Exploring of The process of utilizing social capital in Resilience of survivors of Earthquake in Kermanshah: A Qualitative Study

Due to increasing natural disasters and its effects on society, emphasis is placed on the role of social factors in dealing with them; but research has not yet clearly elucidated these factors. The purpose of this study was to explore the process of utilization of social capital in resilience of Kermanshah earthquake survivors.

The approach of this research was qualitative (grounded theory). 27 Kermanshah earthquake survivors were studied through purposive sampling using in-depth interviews. The data were categorized into the main categories after collection, recording, and coding and analyzed using Corbin and Strauss coding techniques

According to the results, the sense of responsibility was chosen as the main category. Cause condition was the respect and value and emotional support from relatives, family and friends. Extensive community networks were chosen as the ground conditions and support from other people as the intermediary conditions. The strategies were modeling, humor and employment and entertainment. Finally, unity and solidarity, participation and Cooperation, and Altruism were introduced as a consequence of this model.

Given that social capital is one of the most important factors in Resilience of earthquake survivors and can be promoted, it is suggested that institutions and organization related to crisis should pay special attention to the proposed model.