The continuity principle: a unified approach to disaster and trauma.

H Omer, N Alon

April 1994

Synopsis of Social media discussions

The social discussions frequently reference cognitive biases such as normalcy and abnormalcy biases, and highlight altruism in disasters, indicating interest in human responses; however, the tone is more casual and explorative than deeply analytical. The choice of words like 'why we respond' and mentions of videos reflect an curiosity-driven exploration of disaster psychology, supporting moderate interest and engagement levels without strong consensus or high impact on policy or practice.

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Agreement
 Neither agree nor disagree

Most discussions acknowledge the relevance of biases and altruism in disaster response, but opinions vary on the importance of the article’s approach.

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Interest
 Moderate level of interest

Participants show moderate interest, particularly in topics like cognitive biases and human altruism during disasters, suggesting curiosity without deep focus.

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Engagement
 Moderate level of engagement

Discussions reflect some engagement through mentions of related topics and videos, but lack detailed analysis of the publication's specific claims.

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Impact
 Neutral impact

The conversations hint at some influence on understanding disaster psychology, yet overall impact appears limited as the focus remains on general human behavior rather than direct application of the continuity principle.

Social Mentions

YouTube

2 Videos

Twitter

85 Posts

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3 Articles

News

32 Articles

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Video Views

60,053

Total Likes

3,313

Extended Reach

558,385

Social Features

122

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Abstract Synopsis

  • The continuity principle emphasizes maintaining and restoring the normal functioning and relationships at individual, family, and community levels throughout all stages of disaster management and recovery.
  • Two common misconceptions, abnormalcy bias and normalcy bias, hinder this approach by causing people to underestimate victims' coping abilities and the likelihood or severity of disruptions.
  • The article explains these biases and highlights how applying the continuity principle can improve disaster response and recovery at various stages.]