Investigating the causes of lack of resilience of local communities against natural disasters (case study Kermanshah province earthquake)

Iran is located in the alpine-Himalayan seismic belt and is considered as one of the seismic countries in the young and developing mountain range and by large seismic activity, very large earthquakes with long recurrence period.The earthquake in Kermanshah province, which occurred on November 12, 2017, had dire consequences and this caused the earthquake-stricken community not to show the necessary preparation and planning to deal with such an event. Therefore, non-resilience to earthquakes is the main subject of this study, which was conducted in a qualitative approach and based on fundamental theory. The study population was the key informants of Ghaleh Shahin village of Sarpol-e Zahab city (15 people) who were selected purposefully according to the nature of qualitative research. Data were collected using semi-structured individual interviews, focus groups, direct observation and field notes. For the validity and reliability of the research, the validity of the findings was obtained by using multiple methods in data collection in qualitative research. The results showed factors such as; Lack of social capital, poor economic situation, lack of awareness about earthquakes, loss of life and property, psychological problems, ethnic and tribal disputes and lack of access to equipment and facilities have caused the earthquake victims consequences such as family problems Health, acute psychological problems, loss of work motivation culture, loss of privacy and violence against women and children. Therefore, it is suggested that the authorities should use psychologists to create a sense of intimacy and empathy to be able to increase brotherhood and solidarity among earthquake victims and strengthen social capital.