Transformative experiences for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita disaster volunteers
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4868365 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Lory Clukey (University of Northern Colorado, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2010 |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 644-656 |
| Publication date | 2010-07-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Disasters (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0361-3666 • E-ISSN: 1467-7717 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1467-7717.2010.01162.x |
| PMID | 20298266 |
| OpenAlex | W1994973554 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 8 |
| References cited | 13 |
The massive destruction caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005 provided an opportunity for many volunteers to be involved with disaster relief work. Exposure to devastation and personal trauma can have long-lasting and sometimes detrimental effects on people providing help. This qualitative study explored the experience of volunteer relief workers who provided disaster relief services after the hurricanes. Three major themes emerged: emotional reactions that included feelings of shock, fatigue, anger and grief as well as sleep disturbances; frustration with leadership; and life-changing personal transformation. Stress reactions were noted but appeared to be mitigated by feelings of compassion for the victims and personal satisfaction in being able to provide assistance. Suggestions are provided for further research
Developmental psychology · Disaster planning · Disaster response · Emergency management · Environmental health · Geography · Hurricane katrina · Injury prevention · Medical emergency · Meteorology · Natural disaster · Occupational safety and health · Poison control · Political science · Suicide prevention · Transformative learning · Disaster Management and Resilience · Disaster Response and Management · Human Factors and Ergonomics · Law · Medicine · Psychology · Resilience and Mental Health
Disaster relief work
Protective Factors of Resilience and Well-Being Among Natural Hazard Event Helpers
Physical and psychological challenges faced by military, medical and public safety personnel relief workers supporting natural disaster operations
Trauma Counsellors’ Quality of Life
Emergent groups and spontaneous volunteers in urban disaster response
That day no one spoke”
Hurricane Harvey and Greater Houston households
Gimme a Pigfoot and a Bottle of Beer
| Unique citing works | 8 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0.62 |
| Citation span | 2013 - 2025 (13) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 8 |