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Navigating Emergencies: A Theoretical Model of Civic Engagement and Wellbeing during Emergencies

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  • Efrat Blitstein-Mishor

    (Division of Public Administration and Policy, School of Political Science, University of Haifa, Haifa 3498838, Israel)

  • Eran Vigoda-Gadot

    (Division of Public Administration and Policy, School of Political Science, University of Haifa, Haifa 3498838, Israel
    International Laboratory for Digital Transformation in Public Administration HSE, National Research University, Moscow 101000, Russia)

  • Shlomo Mizrahi

    (Division of Public Administration and Policy, School of Political Science, University of Haifa, Haifa 3498838, Israel)

Abstract

The intensity and impact of emergencies on communities and societies are on the rise. They call for better preparedness, responses, and coping strategies by all those who are involved, especially citizens and the government. This paper introduces the concept of emergency-oriented civic engagement (EOCE), which includes citizens’ attitudes and behaviors aimed at influencing the community and government during emergencies. A theoretical framework and model that explore these complex relationships are presented. The paper first explains the differences between emergency-oriented civic engagement and civic engagement during peaceful times. Next, an exploration of a set of variables such as interpersonal trust, feelings of threat, the cost–benefit ratio, and trust in government that may influence emergency-oriented civic engagement is introduced. Finally, the model is illustrated in light of the COVID-19 pandemic that underscored the importance of solidarity and wellbeing among citizens during emergencies.

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  • Efrat Blitstein-Mishor & Eran Vigoda-Gadot & Shlomo Mizrahi, 2023. "Navigating Emergencies: A Theoretical Model of Civic Engagement and Wellbeing during Emergencies," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(19), pages 1-16, September.
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