Community Resilience after Disaster in Taiwan: A Case Study of Jialan Village with the Strengths Perspective
Journal
Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation
Journal Volume
12
Journal Issue
1-2
Pages
84-101
Date Issued
2013
Author(s)
Wang L.-R., Chen S., Chen J.
Abstract
This article examines community resilience in disaster recovery in Jialan Village, where many families lost their homes when Typhoon Morakot struck Taiwan in 2008. In-depth interviews were conducted with policymakers, social workers, resource coordinators, and leaders of the local aboriginal community. The main findings were (a) the village's recovery was due to the effective use and coordination of community resources; (b) partnership building between the public and private sectors was crucial in the community's recovery; and (c) the recovery was enhanced by values such as a strong sense of mutual help, good physical health, positive attitudes, and autonomy.
Subjects
community resilience; community work; coordination; disaster management; protective factors; self-help; social work intervention; strengths perspective
Other Subjects
article; community care; coping behavior; disaster planning; human; organization and management; relief work; social support; social work; Taiwan; Community Health Services; Disaster Planning; Humans; Relief Work; Resilience, Psychological; Social Support; Social Work; Taiwan
Type
journal article