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Japanese study finds 'ibasho' vital for disaster survivor healing

A study on the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan found that fostering a sense of "ibasho," or belonging and purpose, is crucial for disaster survivors' healing. The research highlights how social connections and a sense of place aid in rebuilding lives and can help prevent dementia. Examples from the disaster show individuals supporting each other with basic needs and finding refuge with friends and family, demonstrating the immediate impact of community support. AI

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Japanese study finds 'ibasho' vital for disaster survivor healing

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Julian Ryall ·

    Japan’s ‘ibasho’ sense of belonging helps disaster survivors heal, study finds

    As the ground shook beneath her feet and the powerful tsunami rolled in from the Pacific Ocean on March 11, 2011, Masako Saito feared for her coastal community. Saito’s entire family escaped from Soma City in Japan, where massive waves caused utter devastation, and she could not …