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Disaster Adaptation and Resilience Scale (DARS)

An individul-level protection measure

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Resource Type:
Survey/Questionnaire
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Contact:
Jennifer First
Availability:
Publicly Available, No Cost
Date Published:
07/06/2020
Date Record Updated:
01/09/2023
Description:
The Disaster Adaptation and Resilience Scale (DARS) is a 43 item, self-report questionnaire designed to measure five domains found to support adaptive responses in individuals exposed to disasters: physical resources; social resources; problem-solving; distress regulation; and optimism. (keywords: fire, fires, wildfire, wildfires) For citation: First, J.M., Yu, M., & Houston, J.B. (2021). The disaster adaptation and resilience scale (DARS): Development and validation of an individual-level protection measure. Disasters, 45(4), 939-967. https://doi.org/10.1111/disa.12452
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  • Administered By:
  • Self
  • Administration Mode:
  • Online or Mobile App, Paper
    • Administration Time:
    • 16-30
      • Ease of Use:
      • Moderate
      • Language:
      • English
        • Number of Survey Questions :
        • 26-50
        • Resource Type:
        • Survey/Questionnaire
          • Study Population:
          • General
            • Event Type:
            • Extreme Weather-Related Event, Large-Scale Violence or Terrorism
              • Extreme Weather-Related Event: Flood, Hurricane, Tornado or Wind Storm, Wildfire
              • Health Impact or Organ System:
              • Mental Health or Well-Being
                • Special Topics:
                • Social Support or Resilience
                  • Funding Source:
                  • Academic Institution
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