Affect-inducing risk communication: current knowledge and future directions

Visschers, Vivianne; Wiedemann, Peter M.; Gutscher, Heinz; Kurzenhäuser, Stephanie; Seidl, Roman; Jardine, Cynthia G.; Timmermans, Daniëlle R. M.

doi:10.1080/13669877.2011.634521

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“…The findings were in line with the results of various risk studies (Keller et al, 2012;Visschers et al, 2012) that young females tended to be more health conscious. It is noticeable that education was strongly associated with participants' perceived risk of death as well as the participants' PRR.…”

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Perceived environmental and health risks of nuclear energy in Taiwan after Fukushima nuclear disaster

Lee

Kao

et al. 2014

Environment International

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After the nuclear disaster in Fukushima in Japan in 2011, a nation-wide survey using a standardized self-administered questionnaire was conducted in Taiwan, with a sample size of 2,742 individuals including the residents who live within and beyond 30 km from a nuclear power plant (NPP), to evaluate the participants' perceived nuclear risk in comparison with their perceived risks from selected environmental hazards and human behaviors. The three leading concerns of nuclear energy were "nuclear accidents (82.2%)," "radioactive nuclear waste disposal (76.9%)" and "potential health effects (73.3%)." Respondents (77.6%) perceived a higher relative risk of cancer incidence for those who live within 30 km from an NPP than those who live outside 30 km from an NPP. All the participants had a higher risk perception of death related to "nuclear power operation and nuclear waste" than cigarette smoking, motorcycling, food poisoning, plasticizer poisoning and traveling by air. Moreover, the residents in Gongliao where the planned fourth NPP is located had a significantly higher perceived risk ratio (PRR) of cancer incidence (adjusted odd ratio (aOR)=1.84, p value=0.017) and perceived risk of death (aOR=4.03, p value<0.001) related to nuclear energy. The other factors such as female gender (aOR/p value, 1.25/0.026 and 1.34/0.001 respectively), lower education levels (aOR/p value: 1.31/0.032; 2.03/<0.001) and the participants' concerns about nuclear accidents (aOR/p value: 1.33/0.022; 1.51/<0.001) and potential health effects (aOR/ p value: 2.95/ <0.001; 2.56/<0.001) were found to be commonly associated with the PRRs of "cancer incidence" and "perceived risk of death" related to nuclear energy, respectively. In addition, the respondents' concerns about nuclear waste disposal and possible eco-environmental damage made significant contributions (aOR/ p value: 1.39/ 0.001; 1.40/<0.001) to predict their perceived risk of death related to nuclear power. These factors are considered as important indicators and they can be used for suggesting future policy amendments and public referendum on the decision of the operation of the planned NPP.

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Perceived environmental and health risks of nuclear energy in Taiwan after Fukushima nuclear disaster

Lee

Kao

et al. 2014

Environment International

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“…According to Lindell and Perry (2004), risk communication is a necessary substitute for personal experience in areas at risk that are seldom affected by hazards. Effective risk communication therefore needs to evoke underlying beliefs, touch people's attitudes, and address their self-responsibility (Slovic et al, 2004;Keller et al, 2006;Zaalberg et al, 2009;Terpstra, 2011;Visschers et al, 2012). The population needs to be aware of risks and provided with knowledge about how to prepare.…”

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Raising risk preparedness by flood risk communication

Maidl

Buchecker

2015

Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci.

107

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Abstract. During the last decade, most European countries have produced hazard maps of natural hazards, but little is known about how to communicate these maps most efficiently to the public. In October 2011, Zurich's local authorities informed owners of buildings located in the urban flood hazard zone about potential flood damage, the probability of flood events and protection measures. The campaign was based on the assumptions that informing citizens increases their risk awareness and that citizens who are aware of risks are more likely to undertake actions to protect themselves and their property.This study is intended as a contribution to better understand the factors that influence flood risk preparedness, with a special focus on the effects of such a one-way risk communication strategy. We conducted a standardized mail survey of 1500 property owners in the hazard zones in Zurich (response rate main survey: 34 %). The questionnaire included items to measure respondents' risk awareness, risk preparedness, flood experience, information-seeking behaviour, knowledge about flood risk, evaluation of the information material, risk acceptance, attachment to the property and trust in local authorities. Data about the type of property and sociodemographic variables were also collected.Multivariate data analysis revealed that the average level of risk awareness and preparedness was low, but the results confirmed that the campaign had a statistically significant effect on the level of preparedness. The main influencing factors on the intention to prepare for a flood were the extent to which respondents evaluated the information material positively as well as their risk awareness. Respondents who had never taken any previous interest in floods were less likely to read the material. For future campaigns, we therefore recommend repeated communication that is tailored to the information needs of the target population.

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“…Clearly, whether and how users of all types perceive their interactions with laser technology is central to widespread adoption of the technology. Another example is the affect in risk perception and its role in decision making (e.g., Visschers et al, 2012). Users of virtually any technology will vary in their perceptions of risk, and these perceptions of risk will determine in part how likely the user is to engage in certain actions, such as downloading an app to an Android mobile device.…”

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Laser and Photonic Systems Integration: Emerging Innovations and Framework for Research and Education

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Cheng

Weiner

et al. 2013

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The purpose of this article is to review the key emerging innovations in laser and photonics systems as well as their design and integration, focusing on challenges and opportunities for solutions of societal challenges. Developments, their significance, and frontier challenges are explained in advanced manufacturing, biomedicine and healthcare, and communication. Systems, networks, and integration issues and challenges are then discussed, and an integration framework for networking laser-and photonic-based services and products is proposed. The article concludes with implications and an agenda for education, research and development, and policy needs, with a focus on human, society, science, and technology integration. C 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

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Affect-inducing risk communication: current knowledge and future directions

Cited by 39 publications

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Perceived environmental and health risks of nuclear energy in Taiwan after Fukushima nuclear disaster

Perceived environmental and health risks of nuclear energy in Taiwan after Fukushima nuclear disaster

Raising risk preparedness by flood risk communication

Laser and Photonic Systems Integration: Emerging Innovations and Framework for Research and Education

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