Post-disaster research: inspirational early career scholars transcript for the disasters: deconstructed livestream on 15 September 2021

Abstract

Purpose

This conversation presents the reflections from four inspirational early career disaster scholars on the opportunities and challenges associated with post-disaster research and disaster studies in general.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper is based on the conversations that took place on Disasters: Deconstructed Podcast livestream on the 15th September 2021.

Findings

The prominent themes in this conversation include representation, power imbalances and research extractivism and reciprocity.

Originality/value

The conversation contributes to the ongoing discussions around how research is conducted immediately following disasters.

Citation

Alburo-Cañete, K.Z., Campbell, N., Lakhina, S.J., Le Dé, L. and Rodríguez Alarcón, M.N. (2023), "Post-disaster research: inspirational early career scholars transcript for the disasters: deconstructed livestream on 15 September 2021", Disaster Prevention and Management, Vol. 32 No. 3, pp. 400-417. https://doi.org/10.1108/DPM-11-2022-0231