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In Japan, Social Capital is used as a "local mutual aid capability" in community disaster reduction. While in China, it was introduced into the disaster management field in 2008. This study identifies the role of Social Capital in Shaku disaster reduction in China (equivalent to community disaster reduction in Japan). The author identifies (1) the social context in which Social Capital is introduced, (2) how it is perceived, (3) the process introduced into the disaster management field, and (4) its role in disaster response. The results show that in China, Social Capital is viewed as "resources embedded in social networks". However, since the size and diversity of the social networks in which individuals are embedded are different and only certain individuals benefit from the resources embedded in the social networks, Social Capital has a strong "private good" character. Based on a comprehensive review of disaster studies, disaster victims receive support primarily from networks rooted in blood and local ties, such as relatives, neighbors, and friends. The Shaku disaster reduction requires Shaku to play two roles: "resident mobilization" and "fundraising". Both of them need a good relationship between Shaku and other subjects. Therefore, the clue to the Shaku disaster reduction's development is to break down the barriers to interaction with strangers. |
