Citation

Lee HC. Disaster Adv. 2013; 6(1): 48-53.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Shankar Gargh)

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Abstract

This study develops a model that uses the DPSIR (Drivers, Pressures, States, Impacts and Responses) model to elucidate the relations between hazard, risk and society. The DPSIR model is used because it places emphasis on current state as well as time and change. In addition, it talks about chains of causation which helps us understand the different types of causes of disasters. This study compares its proposed model to similar models by UNEP etc. Three major advantages of the model proposed in this study are: (1) Theoretically, this study adds to the literature of disaster risk by combining the idea of DPSIR and disaster risk; (2) Practically, this study provides suggestions regarding how to implement the DPSIR model. It suggests starting from Impacts when analyzing historical cases and beginning from Drivers, Pressures and States when studying potential impacted zones without disaster experience; (3) Practically, the model helps researchers explore the causes of disaster and inspect risk management strategies from different angles (Drivers, Pressures, or States).