Local knowledge and practice in disaster relief: A worldwide cross-cultural comparison of coping mechanisms
International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction • Vol/Iss. 76 • Elsevier • • Published In • Pages: 1-11 •
By Pierro, Rachele, Ember, Carol R., Pitek, Emily, Skoggard, Ian
Hypothesis
A variety of different coping mechanisms are used to deal with natural hazards.
Note
Four major types of coping mechanisms emerged -- technological (36.67% of societies), economic (47.78%), subsistence (80%), and religious (71.11%).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Descriptive Statistics | Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Types of coping mechanism | Dependent | Disasters |