Cultural Resilience Management and its factors to effect on Natural Disasters and Accidents: A Review of the Literature

Subject Areas : Iranian Sociological Review

Reza Ghahramani ¹ , Fatemeh Azizabadi Farahani ^{2 *} , Hamideh Reshadatjoo ³ , Ataollah Abtahi ⁴

1 - Ph.D. Student of Cultural Management of Artistic and Cultural Affairs, Faculty of Management and Economy, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
2 - Associate Professor, Department of Cultural Management and Planning, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
3 - Associate Professor, Department of Higher Education Management, Faculty of Management Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
4 - Assistant Professor, Department of Media Management, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

Received: 2024-08-24 Accepted : 2024-09-23 Published : 2024-09-25

Keywords: Resilience, Natural disasters and accidents, Urban resilience, Cultural resilience management,

Abstract :

This article aims to present and elucidate the influential factors in the management of cultural resilience towards natural disasters and accidents in Iranian cities through a literature review. The research methodology employed in this study is qualitative, with a descriptive objective. It serves as a compilation of concepts and theories pertaining to cultural resilience and relevant research literature. Furthermore, the research has practical implications and outcomes. The findings indicate that the concept of resilience, in terms of developing capacities that enable a return to pre-disaster conditions, is closely linked to the cultural resilience approach. This approach encompasses various cultural factors, including the environmental dimension, which involves elements such as environmental culture, supportive social relationships, participation in community activities, and the human dimension, which encompasses functional achievements, vicarious experiences, verbal persuasion, and physiological states. The results demonstrate that given the susceptibility of Iranian cities to accidents based on historical experiences and the growing urban population, it would be a prudent measure to identify the cultural indicators specific to each province in order to effectively manage cultural resilience in the face of natural disasters and accidents. This approach is expected to contribute to the mitigation of both financial and non-financial consequences.