Digital Sociology of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management

Monday, 7 July 2025: 13:00-14:45
Location: SJES025 (Faculty of Legal, Economic, and Social Sciences (JES))
RC39 Sociology of Disasters (host committee)
WG10 Digital Sociology

Language: English

The significance of digital technologies in enhancing disaster preparedness, response, and recovery has been highlighted in local and global perspectives and efforts on disaster risk reduction and management, including the widely adopted Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. It is necessary to integrate sociological insights in understanding the relevance and utility of digital tools in building resilient communities. The session addresses the crucial role of digital platforms in crisis communication, data collection, and resource distribution. We invite research on diverse topics, including digital communication strategies, the role of social media in crisis management, and the impact of digital inequality on disaster outcomes. Additionally, we encourage studies on the effectiveness of digital early warning systems and the use of big data analytics in disaster risk assessment. This session aims to advance a comprehensive research agenda, bridging sociological theory with practical DRRM solutions.
Session Organizers:
Jerome CLEOFAS, De La Salle University, Philippines and Marlon ERA, De La Salle University, Philippines
Oral Presentations
Comparing AI-Based Flood Risk Estimation and Risk Perception Among the Community: A Study from a Floodplain Region of India
Somnath BERA, Central University of South Bihar, India
JAPAN Government IMAGE during the Release of Fukushima Daiichi Treated Waste Water
Nasaai MASNGUT, Tohoku University, Japan
Ethnography-Based Digital Communication for Grassroot Disaster Risk Reduction: A Gamified Mobile Application Design Process on the Prospective Istanbul Earthquake Preparedness and Response
Balca ARDA, Kadir Has University, Turkey; Ceren Gülser İLIKAN RASIMOĞLU, Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University, Turkey
Communicating Uncertainty: The Bradyseism Crisis in “Campi Flegrei” and the Interaction between Citizens and Institutions
Noemi CRESCENTINI, University of Naples Federico II, Italy; Giuseppe Michele PADRICELLI, University of Naples Federico II, Italy
Exploring the Use of AI to Enhance Risk Communication in Disaster Management
Terri ADAMS ADAMS, Howard University, USA; Melenance WESLEY, Howard University, USA
From Local Heroes to National Symbols: A Comparative Analysis of Local Media’s Roles in Disaster Response
Zikun LIU, China; Yuanhang ZHU, Yale University, USA
The Media Representation of Fires in Sicily and Sardinia: Analysing Data from the Insulander Project
Gevisa LA ROCCA, University Kore of Enna, Italy; Alessandro LOVARI, University of Cagliari, Italy; Norma BALDINO, University of Cagliari, Italy; Cinzia ATZENI, University of Cagliari, Italy
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