Patterns of ICT usage in disaster in Samoa
- URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2108.09940v1
- Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2021 05:24:06 GMT
- Title: Patterns of ICT usage in disaster in Samoa
- Authors: Ioana Chan Mow, Agnes Wong Soon, Elisapeta Maua'i and Ainsley Anesone
- Abstract summary: The study used a survey to explore how Samoan citizens use technology, act on different types of information, and how the information source or media affects decisions to act during a disaster.
Traditional broadcasting were still the most prominent, most important, and still predominate in early warning and disaster response.
Findings also revealed that people trust official reporters the most as source of information in times of crisis.
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- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
- Abstract: The study discussed in this paper focuses on ICT use during disasters in
Samoa and is a replicate of a study carried out in 2015. The study used a
survey to explore how Samoan citizens use technology, act on different types of
information, and how the information source or media affects decisions to act
during a disaster. Findings revealed that traditional broadcasting were still
the most prominent, most important, and still predominate in early warning and
disaster response. However, there were now increasing usage of mobile and
social media in disaster communications. Findings also revealed that people
trust official reporters the most as source of information in times of crisis.
The intent is that findings from this study can contribute to a people-centred
approach to early warning and disaster providing empowerment to affected
individuals to act in a timely and appropriate manner to ensure survival in
times of disaster.
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