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Compared to material and logistical preparedness, the psychological aspects of disaster management remain underexplored compared to material and logistical aspects. Methods This conceptual paper employs a targeted review of disaster preparedness literature to identify key psychological factors and integrate them into a conceptual framework to understand Malaysians psychological preparedness for floods. The literature search was conducted using databases such as PubMed, Academic Search Ultimate, Directory of Open Access Journals, Supplemental Index and Google Scholar with keywords including \u201cdisaster preparedness, flood, natural disaster and psychological preparedness\u201d. Articles were included if they focused on preparedness towards disasters as well as examining coping mechanisms, perceptions and preparedness behaviours in the context of flood-related crises and excluded if they did not provide methodological clarity or empirical grounding. The review synthesized findings using a thematic analysis approach, identifying psychological resilience and coping strategies in flood-affected populations, the role of social support networks in preparedness and recovery as well as mental health implications of floods, including anxiety, trauma, and post-disaster recovery. This synthesis informed the development of a conceptual model to address factors that predict Malaysians psychological preparedness for floods. According to contemporary theories of catastrophe risk reduction and psychological resilience, critical variables included are risk perception, outcome expectancy, self-efficacy, anxiety, and social support. Results It was proposed that these factors work together to determine an individual\u2019s psychological preparedness, enhancing their ability to cope with the psychological and emotional strain of a flood disaster. Conclusions By offering these perspectives, the study contributes to the limited academic discussion on psychological preparedness in Malaysia, which aims to improve the psychological resilience of communities vulnerable to flooding. 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In response, we have incorporated additional studies that explore psychological preparedness in the context of various natural hazards, including Boylan (2016) on page 7, as well as Clode (2010), Boylan and Lawrence (2020), and Zulch (2019) on page 4. These studies provide broader theoretical perspectives and empirical findings that enrich the foundation of our conceptual framework.  We would also like to clarify that this paper adopts a conceptual approach, aimed at developing a theoretical framework rather than conducting a systematic literature review. While we recognize the value of systematic review protocols such as PRISMA in enhancing methodological rigor and transparency, these are typically applied to systematic reviews rather than conceptual papers. Nonetheless, to strengthen the clarity and transparency of our literature exploration process, we have included a more detailed description of how the literature was selected and synthesized in the revised methodology section on page 16.","URL":"https:\/\/f1000research.com\/articles\/14-195\/v3#referee-comment-13907","order":2,"name":"referee-comment-13907","label":"Referee Comment","group":{"name":"article-reports","label":"Article Reports"}},{"value":"10.5256\/f1000research.182131.r395641, Ejemai Eboreime, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, 09 Aug 2025, version 2, 2 approved with reservations, 1 not approved","URL":"https:\/\/f1000research.com\/articles\/14-195\/v2#referee-response-395641","order":3,"name":"referee-response-395641","label":"Referee Report","group":{"name":"article-reports","label":"Article Reports"}},{"value":"<b>Nur Farhana Lyana Ameruddin<\/b>; \n<i>Posted: 21 Oct 2025<\/i>; Dear Reviewer,  We would like to thank you for your thoughtful and constructive feedback on our manuscript titled \u201cExploring Predictors of Psychological Preparedness for Flood Victims: A Conceptual Framework for Malaysia.\u201d We deeply appreciate your comments and insights, which have guided us in strengthening both the methodological rigor and contextual grounding of this paper.  Below is our point-by-point response to each comment. All revisions are reflected in the manuscript through track changes, with section and page numbers provided for clarity.  \n<b>Feedback 1:<\/b> Methodology and Transparency The most significant issue lies in the methodology. Although the authors claim to have conducted a \u201csystematic literature review,\u201d the manuscript provides minimal detail on how the review was carried out. Crucial methodological elements are missing, including specific search strategies, defined inclusion and exclusion criteria, article screening and selection processes, and any form of quality appraisal. Without these, the review cannot be independently verified or reproduced, which severely undermines its scientific credibility. To address this, the authors must include detailed database search strings (with dates and applied filters), a PRISMA flow diagram to visualize the selection process, and a clear account of how thematic analysis was conducted. Supplementary materials outlining the full search results and data extraction would also enhance transparency and replicability. \n<b>Response:&nbsp;<\/b>Thank you for highlighting the need for greater methodological transparency. We have clarified that the current paper employs a targeted review of disaster preparedness literature, rather than a systematic literature review. The purpose of this approach is to identify key psychological factors and integrate them into a conceptual framework explaining psychological preparedness for floods in Malaysia. Articles were included if they focused on disaster preparedness and examined coping mechanisms, perceptions, or preparedness behaviours related to flood contexts. Studies outside the crisis or disaster scope or those not meeting basic methodological standards were excluded. The conceptual framework was developed by synthesizing findings from the reviewed literature and integrating theories on catastrophic risk reduction and psychological resilience. This approach contributed to a contextually grounded framework describing psychological processes and predictors of preparedness among the Malaysian population. These revisions have been incorporated in the abstract (p. 2) and elaborated in the methods section (p. 16) for clarity.  \n<b>Feedback 2:<\/b> Contextual Relevance and Malaysian Literature Although the framework is presented as tailored to the Malaysian context, it draws predominantly from Western studies and theoretical models. The lack of engagement with Malaysian-specific literature and cultural perspectives weakens the relevance and applicability of the proposed framework. The authors should make greater efforts to incorporate Malaysian government reports, regional studies, and academic work rooted in local contexts. Furthermore, they need to consider cultural dimensions such as collectivist social values and Islamic beliefs that may influence psychological preparedness. \n<b>Response:&nbsp;<\/b>We appreciate this valuable comment on enhancing the manuscript\u2019s local and cultural grounding. To address this, we have expanded the discussion to include:  The geographical vulnerability of Malaysia to floods and the predominance of physical preparedness measures. The limited attention to psychological preparedness, emphasizing how collectivist culture and Islamic beliefs may influence coping methods and collective responses to disasters. Integration of Malaysian government reports, regional studies, and academic works to support the role of communal and cultural behaviour in disaster contexts.  These additions strengthen the framework\u2019s local relevance and complement international findings on psychological preparedness. Revisions are reflected in p. 3, 4, 5, and 15.  \n<b>Feedback 3: <\/b>Cultural Adaptation of Western Constructs A discussion of the potential limitations of applying Western-derived constructs in Malaysia, and how these might be adapted or reinterpreted culturally, is essential to strengthen the manuscript\u2019s contextual grounding. \n<b>Response:&nbsp;<\/b>We have incorporated this recommendation by adding a new section titled \u201cAdaptation of Western Constructs\u201d (p. 18). This section acknowledges that the current framework is primarily based on Western, individualistic perspectives, which may not fully reflect Malaysia\u2019s collectivist cultural context. It discusses how psychological constructs such as self-efficacy and social support may be reflected differently in Malaysian society and highlights the need for empirical validation of the framework in future studies. This addition strengthens the paper\u2019s contextual grounding and outlines clear directions for future research.  We sincerely thank the reviewer for their constructive comments. The revisions made in response have enhanced the methodological clarity, conceptual strength, and cultural relevance of our manuscript.","URL":"https:\/\/f1000research.com\/articles\/14-195\/v3#referee-comment-14824","order":4,"name":"referee-comment-14824","label":"Referee Comment","group":{"name":"article-reports","label":"Article Reports"}},{"value":"10.5256\/f1000research.190076.r432409, Aldani P Wijayanti, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, 21 Nov 2025, version 3, indexed","URL":"https:\/\/f1000research.com\/articles\/14-195\/v3#referee-response-432409","order":5,"name":"referee-response-432409","label":"Referee Report","group":{"name":"article-reports","label":"Article Reports"}},{"value":"The corresponding author is the recipient of a Sunway University Doctor of Philosophy Postgraduate Degree Studentship. The funders had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish, or preparation of the manuscript.","order":6,"name":"grant-information","label":"Grant Information"},{"value":"This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Licence, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.","order":0,"name":"copyright-info","label":"Copyright"}]}}