4. The Significance of Social Networks

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are two types of information needed for disaster preparedness?

   Hint

   Think about the different ways we learn from others.

2. 2.

   Define cohesive groups in social networks.

   Hint

   What kind of friendships or relationships allow for fast communication?

3. 3.

   What role do social networks play in disaster preparedness?

   • Limited to personal experiences
   • Facilitate information exchange
   • Do not influence decisions

   Hint

   Think about how friends help each other with recommendations.

4. 4.

   True or False: Cohesive groups always provide the most diverse information.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider if everyone knows the same news.

5. 5.

   Outline a comprehensive plan for increasing awareness about rainwater harvesting in a community through both cohesive and expanded networks. What strategies would you implement to ensure broad uptake?

   Hint

   Consider how to balance local knowledge with new information.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the impact of a lack of subjective discussions in a close-knit group attempting to adopt a novel disaster preparedness strategy. What could be done to improve this situation?

   Hint

   Think about methods for engaging different voices.