Post-disaster in-situ aid: factors associated with housing beneficiaries’ perceived long-term recovery
Post-disaster economic recovery remains a critical yet understudied aspect of long-term resilience, particularly at the individual beneficiary level. This study investigates the factors that enabled perceived long-term economic recovery among beneficiaries of in-situ housing and livelihood assistance after the in Aceh, Indonesia. While prior research has examined recovery and short-term outcomes of assistance, little attention has been given to beneficiaries' subjective perceptions of their economic recovery. Using , we analyzed survey data from 92 in-situ housing beneficiaries to assess the influence of housing assistance, livelihood support, and social capital on their perceived long-term economic recovery. Statistical models indicated that housing assistance modality, material type, and satisfaction at move-in can significantly shape economic recovery. Livelihood assistance effectiveness varies based on alignment with beneficiaries’ skills, with cash assistance offering greater flexibility for self-sustained recovery. Social capital emerges as a crucial driver of economic resilience, with strong intra- and inter-household connections positively associated with higher perceived recovery. Our findings highlight the importance of balanced beneficiary involvement in housing reconstruction, contextually appropriate and disaster-resilient livelihood support, and the preservation of social networks in enabling long-term economic recovery.
Siddiq, I., Javernick-Will, A., & Kelly, K. (2025). Post-disaster in-situ aid: factors associated with housing beneficiaries' perceived long-term recovery. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 105653.
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