Abstract

SANDOVAL-DIAZ, José et al. Subjectivity and sustainable livelihood in households affected by hydrometeorological disasters in the Atacama region from Chile. Cienc. Psicol. [online]. 2020, vol.14, n.2, e2287.  Epub Aug 28, 2020. ISSN 1688-4094.  https://doi.org/10.22235/cp.v14i2.2287.

The increase of the hydrometeorological risks due the environmental global change has intensified the susceptibility of livelihood in exposed households, leading the need of strengthen agency capacities and local empowerment. According to this, the investigation analyzes a subjective dimension of capacities and livelihoods of households affected by hydrometeorological disaster occurred in Copiapo city from Chile. For this, a qualitative case design was used, and 15 household heads affected by the disaster were selected. The data is produced through an episodic interview, using grounded theory as analysis strategy. The results obtained highlights the (i) tactical coping provisions, and (ii) the articulation between capitals, and opportunities structure in terms of livelihood. We conclude emphasizing the psychosocial aspects of vulnerability-capacity to disasters, as mediating factors between agency and community, state and commercial structures.

Keywords : subjectivity; sustainable livelihood; coping provisions; social vulnerability; hydrometeorological disaster.

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