The Psychology of the Elderly in Disaster
Şu kitabın bölümü: Bilgili, N. & Bilgili, A. (eds.) 2024. Sağlık Bilimlerinde Akademik Araştırma ve Değerlendirmeler.

Ali Emre Şevik
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi

Özet

This chapter explores the psychological impact of disasters on the elderly population, highlighting their vulnerability due to declining health and financial constraints. It highlights the role of social environment elements, such as informal network links and social capital, in mitigating or enhancing physiological vulnerabilities. The chapter emphasizes the need for comprehensive examination of seniors' psychological characteristics to inform policymakers, medical experts, and emergency responders. It highlights specific vulnerabilities of the elderly, such as cognitive impairments, chronic illnesses, and limited mobility, and advocates for tailored disaster preparedness and response strategies. The chapter also discusses the impact of age, cultural background, and past experiences on perceptions of risk among the elderly. It advocates for tailored interventions, community engagement initiatives, and mental health support to ensure effective disaster response and rehabilitation.

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Şevik, A. E. (2024). The Psychology of the Elderly in Disaster. In: Bilgili, N. & Bilgili, A. (eds.), Sağlık Bilimlerinde Akademik Araştırma ve Değerlendirmeler. Özgür Yayınları. DOI: https://doi.org/10.58830/ozgur.pub431.c1876

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27 March 2024

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