The effects of COVID-19 on the resilience of urban life in China
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Original language | English |
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Article number | 32 |
Journal / Publication | npj Urban Sustainability |
Volume | 4 |
Online published | 4 Jul 2024 |
Publication status | Published - 2024 |
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Abstract
Understanding the impacts of COVID-19 on citizens from different cities is crucial for urban resilience-building and reducing inequal resilience distribution. However, little research focuses on urban life at the individual level, particularly in second- and third-tier cities. An online survey was therefore conducted to collect data on how COVID-19 affected the cities and urban residents in mainland China. The results indicate that COVID-19 limited citizens’ access to healthcare facilities and socioeconomic activities apart from the immediate health crisis. Most citizens suffered reduced income, unemployment, and social anxiety. However, COVID-19 also raised social awareness and actions for disaster adaptation. The Chinese pandemic management has strengthened governmental leadership and credibility among most citizens in the early stage. Importantly, the results suggested that citizens in first-tier cities appeared more resilient to pandemics than those in second-tier cities. A networked resilience framework was therefore discussed for resilience-building policy implications. © The Author(s) 2024.
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The effects of COVID-19 on the resilience of urban life in China. / Han, Hao; Bai, Xuemei; Costanza, Robert et al.
In: npj Urban Sustainability, Vol. 4, 32, 2024.
In: npj Urban Sustainability, Vol. 4, 32, 2024.
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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