Individual Reactions and Psychological Impact

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Author(s): Amy Wenxuan Ding (University of Illinois, USA)
Copyright: 2009
Pages: 7
Source title: Social Computing in Homeland Security: Disaster Promulgation and Response
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Amy Wenxuan Ding (University of Illinois, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-228-2.ch004

Keywords: Information Science Reference / IT Security and Ethics / Media & Communications / Social Networking

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Abstract

The possible psychosocial consequences associated with a threat or disaster, as discussed in Chapter III, indicate that people’s behaviors and/or reactions can indicate whether they are affected and the degree of impact if affected. If affected, possible reactions can range from common responses, such as fear and anxiety, to fatigue, sadness, depression, and stress disorders. Whereas some people experience significant subjective discomfort, others display conspicuous impairment in their day-to-day functioning, such as sleeplessness; still others indicate clear impairment in one or more functional aspects, such as work productivity or the ability to engage in and enjoy leisure activities.

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