The Effect of Pay-It-Forward During Disasters on Social Networks: A Network Approach

• Published in: Journal of disaster research Vol. 20; no. 3; pp. 377 - 385
• Main Authors: Tanimoto, Riku, Kotani, Hitomu
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.06.2025

Some disaster survivors who had previously received support through volunteering participated in volunteer activities for people affected by subsequent disasters. This chain of support, known as “pay-it-forward,” is expected to expand social networks and bring about small-world property (i.e., netwo...