The effects of ICT and mass media in post-disaster recovery – A two model case study of the Great East Japan Earthquake

John W. Cheng, Hitoshi Mitomo, Tokio Otsuka and Stefan Y. Jeon

Telecommunications Policy, 2015, vol. 39, issue 6, 515-532

Abstract: Acknowledging that both ICT and mass media had played an influential role after the Great East Japan Earthquake, this study explores if they can also contribute to longer term post-disaster recovery. From the literature review, it is anticipated that the use of both media can positively effect social capital and civic participation, which are essential for an efficient recovery. However, as this can be questioned it is important to understand and demonstrate how media can affect people׳s perception and behaviour in post-disaster recovery, especially considering the current complex media environment. The two media in consideration are very different, but at the same time are highly intertwined. Currently, few previous studies on this question can be found because suitable case studies limited as nature disaster of such a scale rarely occur and the media environment is rapidly changing.

Keywords: Great East Japan Earthquake; Post-disaster recovery; Mass media; Social media; ICT media; Social capital (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1016/j.telpol.2015.03.006

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