This mixed-methods study examines the structural relationships
among disaster prevention awareness, safety management systems,
and disaster management competency in 211 Korean correctional
officers. By integrating survey data with qualitative content ...
This mixed-methods study examines the structural relationships
among disaster prevention awareness, safety management systems,
and disaster management competency in 211 Korean correctional
officers. By integrating survey data with qualitative content analysis,
this research offers foundational evidence for enhancing disaster
preparedness.
Results indicate that while reporting systems(M=3.92) and first-aid
competency(M=4.15) were rated high, post-disaster recovery
(M=1.93) and immediate readiness (M=2.54) were critically low.
Multiple regression analysis revealed that safety management systems
(β=.520) had a stronger influence on competency than awareness (β
=.409), with a high model fit (β=.898). Qualitative findings highlighted
equipment shortages and a "Paradox of Experience," where actual
disaster experience correlated with lower system evaluations,
revealing a gap between manuals and reality.
In conclusion, disaster response capability in correctional settings
relies heavily on the synergistic operation of awareness, systems,
and physical infrastructure. Based on these findings, this study
proposes: (1) standardizing a corrections-adapted Incident Command
System (ICS) with an initial "10-minute Standard Operating Procedure
(SOP)"; (2) implementing a modernization plan for disaster response
equipment; (3) institutionalizing joint practical drills with external
agencies; and (4) establishing protocols for resilience and recovery.