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
Slow-onset hazards are more associated with erosive coping mechanisms than fast-onset hazards.
Note
With regards to fast-onset hazards, the proportion of societies that use erosive coping mechanisms is significantly less than the proportion of societies that use non-erosive coping strategies (chi-squared = 8.11, p=.002).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi square | Supported | p=.025 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Erosive coping mechanisms | Dependent | Disasters |
| Type of hazard | Dependent | Disasters |