A paradigm for studying the human impacts of disasters and extreme events using liminality

The authors propose a new psychosocial framework for studying the human impacts of crises, disasters, and extreme events, emphasizing the importance of a multidisciplinary and experiential approach. They advocate for a paradigm shift that utilizes the concept of liminality, which captures the essence of change and addresses the complexities of human experiences during such events. The central question they aim to answer is how can this liminal framework enhance our understanding of the psychosocial effects of disasters?