Female Gender Empowerment, Individualism, Collectivism, and Resilience: A Comparative Study in the Context of Disaster Risk Management

Authors

  • Torkuma Matthew Garba Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Makurdi Command, Benue State Author
  • Ikenna Amuka Institute of Maritime Studies University of Nigeria Enugu Campus Author
  • Richard Akaan Department of Political Science, University of Mkar, Mkar, Benue State, Nigeria Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18485/ijdrm.2025.7.1.18

Keywords:

gender empowerment, individualism, collectivism, disaster resilience, risk management

Abstract

The paper examines the relationship between female gender empowerment, societal ideologies (individualism and collectivism), and disaster resilience. It examines whether higher female empowerment is correlated with greater individualism and whether male empowerment aligns with collectivist values. Additionally, it evaluates how these ideological orientations influence societal resilience in disaster contexts. Utilising data from the Global Gender Gap Report, Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions, and the UNDRR Resilience Index, this study employs Pearson’s correlation analysis to determine relationships between gender empowerment and ideology. At the same time, multiple regression modelling assesses their impact on disaster resilience. Findings reveal a strong correlation between female empowerment and individualism, as well as between male empowerment and collectivism. Regression results indicate that individualism has a negative influence on resilience, while collectivism enhances resilience. These results suggest that collectivist societies, often characterised as male-dominated, may provide stronger structural support for disaster risk management, whereas individualistic societies linked to female empowerment may face challenges in coordinating disaster responses. The findings underscore the need for policies that integrate both individualistic and collectivist strengths to enhance global disaster response and sustainable development.

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2025-06-16

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Garba, T. M., Amuka, I., & Akaan, R. (2025). Female Gender Empowerment, Individualism, Collectivism, and Resilience: A Comparative Study in the Context of Disaster Risk Management. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 7(1), 313-324. https://doi.org/10.18485/ijdrm.2025.7.1.18

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