Honors Theses
Date of Award
Spring 5-11-2024
Document Type
Undergraduate Thesis
Department
Sociology and Anthropology
First Advisor
Marcos Mendoza
Second Advisor
Catarina Passidomo
Third Advisor
David Rutherford
Relational Format
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
This thesis examines the intricate dynamics of environmental hazards, coastal development, and insurance in Southern Mississippi, through the lens of development professionals. It critically assesses the region's resilience in the face of escalating climate change-induced natural disasters. The findings reveal a concerning lack of preparedness and resilience in Southern Mississippi, attributed to unchecked development and inadequate sustainable practices along the coast. The research employed a qualitative research design, involving in-depth interviews lasting between 30 to 60 minutes. These interviews (n = 10) were transcribed, coded, and analyzed to unveil major themes and sub-themes related to environmental hazards, development, and insurance. By centering on the perspectives of development professionals, this study aims to fill significant gap in the existing scholarship, particularly concerning pivotal issues like climate change, natural disasters, floodplain development, building regulations, and insurance on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Additionally, it advances public policy recommendation in bolstering the resilience of the coastal Mississippi region.
Recommended Citation
McKey, Mia, "Coastal Resilience: Environmental Hazards, Development, and Insurance in Southern Mississippi" (2024). Honors Theses. 3065.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/hon_thesis/3065