The Utility of Vulnerability and Social Capital Theories in Studying the Impact of Hurricane Katrina on the Elderly
- 13 July 2011
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Family Issues
- Vol. 32 (10), 1285-1302
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0192513x11412491
Abstract
The definition of a disaster is followed by an explanation of vulnerability and social capital theories. The importance of using a sound theoretical framework and the utility and efficacy of vulnerability and social capital theories in studying the impact of natural disasters on the elderly population are emphasized and discussed. The conclusion is that an integrated vulnerability and social capital framework has much merit and potential in studying the impact of natural disasters on the elderly and other populations.Keywords
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