Psychology
The Role of Social Capital in Community Resilience
Quick fact
In disaster research, communities with strong social capital often have shorter recovery times and lower death tolls, as seen in Chicago's heat wave, where close-knit Hispanic communities suffered fewer casualties than isolated ones.
Why this is interesting
You might have seen how some neighborhoods recover quickly after a disaster while others struggle for years. What if the difference isn't just money or infrastructure, but the invisible web of relationships?