Evaluation of Trust Within a Community After Survivor Relocation Following the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

Key Points Question How is the movement of internally displaced survivors in the aftermath of a disaster associated with perceived trust towards others within a host community? Findings In this cohort study that included 3250 adults aged 65 years or older, each standard deviation increase in the influx of temporarily relocated survivors within 100 m of a resident’s home address was associated with a decrease in their trust in both people from their community and outside of it. Meaning The findings of this study suggest that opportunities for social interaction between old and new residents of host communities may be crucial for maintaining social trust.

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