Disasterwise

Impact of The Media on Disaster Risk Perception


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This podcast examines the impact of social and mass media on disaster risk perception and vulnerability. The authors investigate how social media affects informational vulnerability and explores the interplay between risk perception and vulnerability. The study highlights the need for a more holistic approach to disaster risk management that integrates social perspectives. Key factors impacting social media's role in disaster response, including accessibility, information quality, reliability, and trust, are analyzed. The review concludes by identifying gaps in existing research and suggesting future research directions to improve understanding and strategies in this field

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DisasterwiseBy James Shepherd-Barron