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This study investigates the role of social network analysisSocial networks analysis (SNA) and social capitalSocial capital (SC) in enhancing tsunami preparednessTsunami preparedness among coastal communitiesCoastal communities, particularly in the Global SouthGlobal South. The catastrophicCatastrophic tsunamis impacts of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunamiTsunami highlighted significant gaps in disaster preparednessDisaster preparedness, emphasizing the need for improved community resilienceCommunity resilience through local resources such as SC. Despite advancements in early warning systemsEarly warning systems, deficiencies in community engagement and the integration of indigenous knowledgeIndigenous knowledge into disaster risk reductionDisaster risk reduction (DRR) strategies persist. Utilizing a bibliometric analysis of literature from 2013 to 2024, this research addresses two primary questions: the utility of SNA in community tsunami preparednessTsunami preparedness and the significance of SC in managing tsunami disasters. Findings reveal that while SNA can elucidate community interactions and resource allocation, its application in tsunami contexts remains underexplored. The study underscores the importance of incorporating local knowledge and fostering community participation in disaster managementDisaster management planning. It concludes that leveraging SCSocial capital and community networks is vital for reducing vulnerabilities and enhancing resilienceResilience in tsunamiTsunami-prone areas, advocating for policy and practice that prioritize these elements in future DRR efforts.

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Coastal Communities’ Tsunami Preparedness: Examining the Utility of Social Network Analysis and Social Capital

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  • 发表日期：

    2026年

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  • Alfred Acanga,
  • Venugopalan Murale,
  • Sudha Arlikatti

摘要

This study investigates the role of social network analysisSocial networks analysis (SNA) and social capitalSocial capital (SC) in enhancing tsunami preparednessTsunami preparedness among coastal communitiesCoastal communities, particularly in the Global SouthGlobal South. The catastrophicCatastrophic tsunamis impacts of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunamiTsunami highlighted significant gaps in disaster preparednessDisaster preparedness, emphasizing the need for improved community resilienceCommunity resilience through local resources such as SC. Despite advancements in early warning systemsEarly warning systems, deficiencies in community engagement and the integration of indigenous knowledgeIndigenous knowledge into disaster risk reductionDisaster risk reduction (DRR) strategies persist. Utilizing a bibliometric analysis of literature from 2013 to 2024, this research addresses two primary questions: the utility of SNA in community tsunami preparednessTsunami preparedness and the significance of SC in managing tsunami disasters. Findings reveal that while SNA can elucidate community interactions and resource allocation, its application in tsunami contexts remains underexplored. The study underscores the importance of incorporating local knowledge and fostering community participation in disaster managementDisaster management planning. It concludes that leveraging SCSocial capital and community networks is vital for reducing vulnerabilities and enhancing resilienceResilience in tsunamiTsunami-prone areas, advocating for policy and practice that prioritize these elements in future DRR efforts.