SOCIAL MEDIA AND DISASTER

Social Media and Disaster

Answer two question after listening to that link:

https://tinyurl.com/yb5o7uyl

and reading the both attached article:

1. Discuss the ways that the changing media landscape is affecting the psychosocial consequences of disaster, for better or for worse.

2. Reflect on the ways that media (social or otherwise) positively and negatively impact crisis management. How can we quell the rumor mill? How do we combat further traumatization?

It should be APA format.

You should answer the both question after listening and reading the article. It should be no less 300 words.

Answer preview
For better or for worse, the changing media landscape is affecting the psychosocial consequences of the disaster. It has adequately influenced the manner in which people communicate with others in time of disasters and crisis. Besides, for better or for worse, the changing media landscape has provided people with channels to liaise more effectively in a disaster situation. For example, during Hurricane Sandy, after a blackout was experienced, most relied on social media for updates of what was happening. Due to power blackouts, News stations used social media platforms to liaise essential information before the storm and its aftermath. This in a way ensured people are relieved from the mental…
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