A Complexity Science’s Framework for Resilience and Wellbeing
Exploring interdependencies and maximizing impact
Incorporating complexity science can improve our approach to building resilience and promoting well-being.
Two key components to focus on are systems thinking and network science. Systems thinking emphasizes understanding the interconnections and feedback loops between components of a system to design holistic interventions. Network science involves studying the structure and dynamics of complex networks to gain insights into the distribution of resilience and well-being across a system.
By analyzing connections and flows, we can target interventions or resources to maximize impact. Applying complexity science to resilience and well-being can enhance our understanding and inform effective interventions.
The objectives of our research include:
Examining the role of network structures in promoting resilience and wellbeing in communities affected by disasters
Investigating the impact of systems thinking on the effectiveness of interventions aimed at improving resilience and wellbeing
Exploring the intersection of complexity science, resilience, and well-being in natural disaster contexts