Abstract
Abstract. Resilience, which has rapidly become an area of interest in multiple disciplines, is regarded as being key in disaster mitigation and adaptation. The objective-indicator framework is a common way to evaluate resilience, but limited attention has been paid to measuring the risk perceptions and adaptation behaviors of individuals. In addition, due to limitations related to predicting potential earthquake events, past studies have placed more emphasis on predisaster discussions. Fortunately, this paper explores the changes in risk perceptions and adaptation behaviors in different socioeconomic groups through a comparative analysis between pre- and postearthquake disasters and through one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) with a post hoc test applied to examine the changes in risk perceptions and adaptation behaviors. The results show that people tend to have greater risk perceptions of future earthquakes but are less willing to retrofit their houses after a serious disaster. Females show greater fear and worry accompanied by a higher willingness to retrofit their houses compared to males. In addition, people with a higher education level and a better occupation might be more willing than others to adopt adaptation behaviors. The results can serve as a reference to provide risk communication, risk education, and diverse disaster adaptation options. Although limitations exist, the results of comparative analysis between the predisaster and postdisaster conditions could serve as a reference for adequate strategies and government decisions on the prioritization of risk management policies.
Highlights
The Ring of Fire in East Asia has been regarded as the region most frequently hit by earthquake disasters because of the high rate of earthquakes that have previously occurred there compared to the global rate (USGS, 2017)
Because the survey was based on voluntary-response sampling, the results showed that there might be inconsistencies in the education category because most respondents graduated from high school
Our comparative analysis of predisaster and postdisaster surveys based on various socioeconomic characteristics contributes to the significant and meaningful results of this study
Summary
The Ring of Fire in East Asia has been regarded as the region most frequently hit by earthquake disasters because of the high rate of earthquakes that have previously occurred there compared to the global rate (USGS, 2017). Governments have invested a great number of public resources to finance disaster management, and in particular, structural engineering measures are a major approach taken to cope with earthquake events. The risk of property damage and loss of life is possible wherever development is allowed in potentially seismic areas because the occurrence of disasters may be at or below the design standard incorporated into building codes and structural work areas (Kerr et al, 2003; Petak and Atkisson, 1982; Sheaffer and Roland, 1976). The disadvantage of the common reliance on structural engineering measurements has resulted in a new research focus on mediating the exposure to risk by selecting suitable adjustments. The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 has stipulated that the main priorities for disaster mitigation and adaptation are minimizing disaster risk and building resilience (UNISDR, 2019)
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