The Role of Trust in Disaster Risk Reduction: A Critical Review

Rubinia Celeste Bonfanti, Benedetta Oberti, Elisa Ravazzoli, Anna Rinaldi, Stefano Ruggieri and Adriano Schimmenti ()
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Rubinia Celeste Bonfanti: Faculty of Human and Social Sciences, Kore University of Enna, 94100 Enna, Italy
Benedetta Oberti: Center for Climate Change and Transformation, Eurac Research, Viale Druso 1, 39100 Bolzano, Italy
Elisa Ravazzoli: Center for Climate Change and Transformation, Eurac Research, Viale Druso 1, 39100 Bolzano, Italy
Anna Rinaldi: Department of Economics, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, Largo Abbazia S. Scolastica, 70124 Bari, Italy
Stefano Ruggieri: Faculty of Human and Social Sciences, Kore University of Enna, 94100 Enna, Italy
Adriano Schimmenti: Faculty of Human and Social Sciences, Kore University of Enna, 94100 Enna, Italy

IJERPH, 2023, vol. 21, issue 1, 1-21

Abstract: In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the concept of trust within the domain of natural disaster management. Trust can be defined as a state of vulnerability where one party relies on another party with the expectation that the latter will carry out entrusted responsibilities without exploiting this inherent vulnerability. This comprehensive literature review is dedicated to the examination of research concerning community and institutional trust in the field of disaster risk reduction (DRR). Particular emphasis is placed on elucidating the influence of trust throughout the distinct phases of natural disaster management, namely prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. The critical examination of the pertinent body of the literature demonstrates that trust plays a central role across the different phases of DRR, being positively associated with effective community responses and resilience. Hence, it becomes imperative to actively foster the development of trust at both institutional and community levels within the realm of DRR. This endeavor is essential for adequately preparing communities to confront natural disasters, crafting effective protocols to enhance community responsiveness and mitigate adverse consequences, and advancing strategies for successful reconstruction and recovery.

Keywords: trust; community; natural disasters; disaster risk reduction (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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