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Research article2018Peer reviewedOpen access

Enhancing quantitative approaches for assessing community resilience

Chuang, W. C.; Garmestani, A.; Eason, T. N.; Spanbauer, T. L.; Fried-Petersen, H. B.; Roberts, C. P.; Sundstrom, S. M.; Burnett, J. L.; Angeler, D. G.; Chaffin, B. C.; Gunderson, L.; Twidwell, D.; Allen, C. R.

Abstract

Scholars from many different intellectual disciplines have attempted to measure, estimate, or quantify resilience. However, there is growing concern that lack of clarity on the operationalization of the concept will limit its application. In this paper, we discuss the theory, research development and quantitative approaches in ecological and community resilience. Upon noting the lack of methods that quantify the complexities of the linked human and natural aspects of community resilience, we identify several promising approaches within the ecological resilience tradition that may be useful in filling these gaps. Further, we discuss the challenges for consolidating these approaches into a more integrated perspective for managing social-ecological systems. Published by Elsevier Ltd.

Keywords

Ecological resilience; Community resilience; Social-ecological systems

Published in

Journal of Environmental Management
2018, Volume: 213, pages: 353-362
Publisher: ACADEMIC PRESS LTD- ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD