Communication Strategies to Initiate and Sustain Catastrophe Compassion

Erin B. Hester; Bobi Ivanov; Kimberly A. Parker; Mehroz Sajjad

doi:10.1002/9781119751847.ch5

Communication Strategies to Initiate and Sustain Catastrophe Compassion

Erin B. Hester, Bobi Ivanov, Kimberly A. Parker, Mehroz Sajjad

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Abstract

Science communication has the potential to influence whether people respond to catastrophic disasters with selfishness or prosociality. Compassion-feelings of concern for another’s undeserved suffering and the desire to minimize it-is invaluable for communities as they recover. This chapter describes how science communication can be used to initiate and sustain compassion during and after catastrophic events. By reflecting on recent examples-natural disasters, targeted acts of violence, and the refugee displacement crisis-the chapter will illustrate how appeals to compassion can trigger the mechanisms of emotion, efficacy, and reciprocity to drive altruistic actions.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Communication and Catastrophic Events
Subtitle of host publication	Strategic Risk and Crisis Management
Pages	65-83
Number of pages	19
ISBN (Electronic)	9781119751847
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119751847.ch5
State	Published - Jan 1 2022

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