IRMA-International.org: Creator of Knowledge
Information Resources Management Association
Advancing the Concepts & Practices of Information Resources Management in Modern Organizations

A Review of Psychological Resilience as a Response to Natural Hazards in Nigeria

A Review of Psychological Resilience as a Response to Natural Hazards in Nigeria
View Sample PDF
Author(s): Bolajoko Ibiyemi Malomo (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
Copyright: 2018
Pages: 19
Source title: Handbook of Research on Environmental Policies for Emergency Management and Public Safety
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Augustine Nduka Eneanya (University of Lagos, Nigeria)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-3194-4.ch008

Purchase

View A Review of Psychological Resilience as a Response to Natural Hazards in Nigeria on the publisher's website for pricing and purchasing information.

Abstract

Natural hazards are potential threats to lives, properties, and the society at large. This chapter discusses psychological resilience as a strategy in overcoming the aftermath of natural hazards, which are known as natural disasters in Nigeria. Resilience consists of individual behaviours, cognitions, actions, and attitudes that enhance personal wellbeing. The ability to exhibit resilience is important in overcoming the adverse consequences of natural hazards. A review of the concept of resilience in this chapter covers an introduction to the concept of resilience and natural hazards, cases of natural hazards in Africa and Nigeria, conceptual definition and issues relating to resilience, theoretical underpinning, recommendation, and conclusion. The various factors that are critical to the development and utilisation of psychological resilience are discussed. Relevant authorities can thus be advised on the need to set up platforms on which communities can devise methods of educating individuals on methods of developing resilience in preparation for impending natural hazards.

Related Content

Yahya Gülseven. © 2022. 16 pages.
Sujit Kumar Bala, A.K.M. Saiful Islam, GM Tarekul Islam, Motahar Hosen. © 2022. 24 pages.
Modupe Olufunmilayo Jimoh, Samuel Oluwatosin Jacob-Oricha. © 2022. 17 pages.
Alice Liddell, Marco Geron, Eoin Cunningham, Beatrice M. Smyth. © 2022. 19 pages.
Viola Marcia van Onselen, Tsung-Yi Lin, Phu Le Vo, Thao Danh Nguyen. © 2022. 21 pages.
Christia Meidiana, Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan, Adipandang Yudono, Surjono Surjono. © 2022. 16 pages.
Pham Thi Anh, Tien Thuy Nguyen, Tuan Anh Nguyen, Dong Doan Van. © 2022. 11 pages.
Body Bottom