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Extreme weather events, home damage, and the eroding locus of control

The catastrophic consequences of natural disasters on social and economic systems are extensively documented, yet their influence on individuals' sense of control over their life outcomes remains unexplored. This study pioneers an investigation into the causal effects of natural disaster-related home damage on the locus of control. 

Citation:
Nguyen HT, Mitrou F. Extreme weather events, home damage, and the eroding locus of control. Ecol Econ. 2025;235.

Keywords:
Natural disasters; Extreme weather; Locus of control; Housing; Australia

Abstract:
The catastrophic consequences of natural disasters on social and economic systems are extensively documented, yet their influence on individuals' sense of control over their life outcomes remains unexplored. This study pioneers an investigation into the causal effects of natural disaster-related home damage on the locus of control.