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8. Source, Message and Receiver in Disaster Risk Communication

Disaster risk communication involves the purposeful exchange of information between senders and receivers to inform and change perceptions regarding health and safety during disasters. A key component is the Source-Message-Receiver model, which highlights challenges in conveying risk information through various media. Ultimately, understanding the roles and challenges faced by each participant in this communication chain enhances disaster management efforts.

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Sections

  • 1

    Disaster Recovery And Build Back Better

    This section discusses the intricacies of disaster risk communication, emphasizing the roles of the source, message, and receiver in effectively communicating risks associated with disasters.

    Learning Practice

  • 1.1

    Source, Message And Receiver In Disaster Risk Communication

    This section discusses the roles of the source, message, and receiver in disaster risk communication, highlighting the importance of effective information exchange.

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  • 1.2

    Understanding Risk Communication

    This section explores the key components and challenges of risk communication in disaster management, focusing on the interactions between senders, messages, and receivers.

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  • 1.3

    Source Message Receiver Model

    This section discusses the Source, Message, and Receiver model in disaster risk communication, emphasizing the significance of effective communication amid challenges.

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  • 2

    Challenges In Risk Communication

    This section addresses the complexities involved in risk communication, highlighting the roles of the sender, message, and receiver, alongside the challenges faced in effectively conveying risk information during disasters.

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  • 2.1

    Noise In Communication

    This section covers the challenges of noise in communication, particularly in the context of risk communication.

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  • 2.2

    Feedback Mechanism

    This section covers the importance of feedback mechanisms in disaster risk communication, emphasizing the roles of senders, transmitters, and receivers in effectively conveying messages.

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  • 3

    Senders And Transmitters

    This section outlines the roles of senders, transmitters, and receivers in disaster risk communication, focusing on the challenges faced in effectively conveying information.

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  • 3.1

    Identifying Senders

    This section discusses the importance of understanding the roles of senders in disaster risk communication and the challenges faced in effectively conveying information to receivers.

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  • 3.2

    The Role Of Transmitters

    This section explores the pivotal role that transmitters play in disaster risk communication, highlighting the processes involved in information exchange from senders to receivers.

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  • 4

    Receivers Of Information

    This section discusses the integral role of receivers in disaster risk communication, highlighting the challenges faced in effectively exchanging risk information.

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  • 4.1

    Target Audience

    Learning

  • 5

    Framing Of Message

    This section explores the process of framing messages in disaster risk communication, highlighting the importance of the source, message, and receiver.

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  • 5.1

    Importance Of Source Credibility

    The credibility of the information source significantly impacts the effectiveness of disaster risk communication.

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  • 6

    Case Study Example

    This section explores the Source-Message-Receiver model in disaster risk communication, focusing on its challenges and barriers.

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  • 6.1

    Trustworthiness Of Sources

    This section explores the dynamics of risk communication, emphasizing the roles of the sender, message, receiver, and the importance of trustworthiness in the sources of information.

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References

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Class Notes

Memorization

What we have learnt

  • Risk communication is a pur...
  • The Source-Message-Receiver...
  • Communication barriers, inc...

Final Test

Revision Tests