The Social Cohesion Measures Contributing to Resilient Disaster Recovery: A Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

Many people experience disasters that cause anxiety due to relocation and uncertainty about when they can return to normal. Thus, by systematically reviewing the literature using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews, this research aimed to identify the most effective social cohesion variables in disaster recovery. The results showed social cohesion's role in disaster recovery. The findings showed that the most influential social cohesion variables in disaster recovery are social capital, sense of community, social participation, and place attachment. Policymakers can use this framework to empower communities by improving social cohesion to mitigate the impacts of environmental disruptions and make communities resilient to future shocks.