Citation

Huang Y, Wong H, Tan NT. Disasters 2015; 39(4): 795-810.

Affiliation

Lecturer, School of Social and Policy Studies, Flinders University, Australia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/disa.12126

PMID

25754768

Abstract

This study examines the effects of economic loss on the life satisfaction and mental health of Wenchuan earthquake survivors. Economic loss is measured by earthquake impacts on the income and houses of the survivors. The correlation analysis shows that earthquake impact on income is significantly correlated with life satisfaction and depression. The regression analyses indicate that earthquake impact on income is indirectly associated with life satisfaction and depression through its effect on financial strain. The research highlights the importance of coping strategies in maintaining a balance between economic status and living demands for disaster survivors.

Language: en