The impact of social capital to improve rural households’ resilience against flooding: evidence from Iran
Moslem Savari,
Ahmad Jafari,
Abbas Sheheytavi
Abstract:Floods have significantly affected many regions worldwide, imposing economic, social, and psychological consequences on human societies, in recent decades. Rural communities in Iran are particularly vulnerable to floods, and without effective risk reduction systems, the impact can be exacerbated. In this context, this study aims to investigate the role of social capital in enhancing the resilience of rural households against floods in the southwest of Iran. The statistical population includes all rural househo… Show more
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