Measuring the effectiveness of a community engagement theory-driven training program

Disaster resilience in schools is critical for ensuring safety and preparedness in regions prone to natural disasters. Istanbul, Türkiye's largest economic and cultural hub, is especially vulnerable to such risks, making schools' disaster resilience a pressing concern. This study aimed to...

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Vydané v:International journal of disaster risk reduction Ročník 116; s. 105128
Hlavní autori: Gokmenoglu, Tuba, Dasci Sonmez, Elif, Yavuz, İbrahim, Dolunay Cug, Fevziye, Cemaloglu, Necati
Médium: Journal Article
Jazyk:English
Vydavateľské údaje: Elsevier Ltd 01.01.2025
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Community engagement theory
Community-based disaster education
Disaster resilience
Program evaluation
Teacher training
Program evaluation
Teacher training
Disaster resilience
Community engagement theory
Community-based disaster education
ISSN:2212-4209, 2212-4209
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Shrnutí:Disaster resilience in schools is critical for ensuring safety and preparedness in regions prone to natural disasters. Istanbul, Türkiye's largest economic and cultural hub, is especially vulnerable to such risks, making schools' disaster resilience a pressing concern. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an in-service training program grounded in Community Engagement Theory, designed to enhance the disaster resilience of teachers and school administrators. The research employed an experimental pretest-posttest control group design, involving 29 teachers and 9 school administrators from 3 schools in the experimental group who participated in a 23-week training program. A 52-item Disaster Resilience Scale for Teachers (DRS-T) was used to assess program outcomes. Data were analyzed using inferential statistical methods. The results indicated that participants in the experimental group exhibited statistically significant positive changes in individual, community, and societal/institutional-level characteristics, with the exception of the responsibility sub-domain. In contrast, the comparison group showed no significant changes, apart from improvements in the intend and positive outcome expectancy sub-domains. These findings highlight the program's effectiveness while underscoring the need to address certain limitations. Recommendations for future research and program enhancements are discussed.
ISSN:2212-4209
2212-4209
DOI:10.1016/j.ijdrr.2024.105128