Factors affecting elementary and junior high school teachers’ behavioral intentions to school disaster preparedness based on the theory of planned behavior

Wang, Jieh‐Jiuh; Tsai, Ning-Yu

doi:10.1016/j.ijdrr.2021.102757

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“…However, the results of this study contradict some previous research. Speci cally, the ndings indicate that perceived behavioral control promotes earthquake preparedness, which is in contrast to some research in Iran and other countries that found no in uence of perceived behavioral control on intentions to engage in earthquake preparedness (43,54) Additionally, the study found that attitude does not signi cantly predict intentions to engage in earthquake preparedness, which contradicts some previous research that found positive attitudes towards earthquake preparedness to be positive contributors to intentions to engage in earthquake preparedness (33,43,44,54). This increase in perceived behavioral control and engagement in earthquake preparedness is further increased when supported by an enabling environment (56).…”

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Modeling factors related to earthquake preparedness: a structural equation modeling approach.

Fatehpanah,

Maraghi,

Coetzer-Liversage

et al. 2023

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Introduction Global evidence suggests that natural disasters are on the rise, and that earthquake harm disproportionally impacts developing countries. To mitigate these harms, disaster preparedness is an important behavioral strategy in earthquake risk mitigation. However, there is limited evidence about the levels of preparedness in developing countries, especially Iran. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate earthquake preparedness among the general public, using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) as a theoretical framework. Method This methodological study was conducted in Iran in 2022, involving 302 participants selected through stratified random sampling. Data was collected using a valid and reliable questionnaire. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to analyze TPB constructs, including attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and intentions, in relation to earthquake preparedness behaviors. The statistical analyses encompassed descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, correlation coefficients, confirmatory factor analysis, and structural equation modeling. Results Results show that attitudes toward disaster preparedness, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control significantly (< 0.05) influenced residents' disaster preparedness intentions. Additionally, there was good model fit of the TPB in explaining earthquake preparedness behavior. For confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) of TPB model the fit indices were CMin/df = 1.35 (< 3), RMSEA = 0.03 (< 0.05); CFI = 0.96 (> 0.95); TLI = 0.95 (= 0.95), and for SEM model they were CMin/df = 1.36 (< 3), RMSEA = 0.03 (< 0.05); CFI = 0.96 (> 0.95); TLI = 0.96 (> 0.95). Conclusion The overall fit indexes were acceptable indicating the TPB model is a valid and reliable measurement model for screening population-level readiness for earthquake preparedness, developing and/or implementing health promotion interventions. The findings also suggest that disaster education programs should emphasize the importance of attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control in promoting disaster preparedness.

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Modeling factors related to earthquake preparedness: a structural equation modeling approach.

Fatehpanah,

Maraghi,

Coetzer-Liversage

et al. 2023

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“…According to Wang and Tsai [30], human behavior, reducing man-made impacts, and enhancing an individual's capability to cope with the consequences of a disaster are vital in reducing disaster risks. Hence, various behavioral theories, particularly theoretical models of protective behaviors, have been developed and utilized to determine an individual's behavioral intention for disaster preparedness [31].…”

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“…The authors found that selfefficacy and perceived severity are significant factors that affect the response efficacy of Filipinos. Aside from this, the study by Wang and Tsai [30] used TPB to determine factors affecting teachers' behavioral intentions towards school disaster preparedness. In this case, attitude is seen to be the significant factor affecting teachers' ability to take action through behavioral intentions.…”

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“…According to Wang and Tsai [30], attitudes are derived from individuals' assessments of the advantages or disadvantages of a particular behavior. An individual believes that engaging in the behavior, if satisfactory or not, ultimately generates a positive or negative attitude, affecting their overall behavioral intentions.…”

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Determining Factors Affecting the Protective Behavior of Filipinos in Urban Areas for Natural Calamities Using an Integration of Protection Motivation Theory, Theory of Planned Behavior, and Ergonomic Appraisal: A Sustainable Disaster Preparedness Approach

Gumasing

Sobrevilla

2023

Sustainability

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The Philippines is considered one of the most vulnerable and susceptible countries to the effects of natural disasters due to its location. Therefore, the country needs to be resilient to the natural calamities it faces yearly. The research aimed to determine the factors that affect the protective behavior of Filipinos during natural disasters by integrating protective motivation theory, the theory of planned behaviors, and ergonomic appraisals, and by adding variables such as knowledge and geographical perspectives. PLS-SEM was used to determine the significant factors that affect protective behavior. A questionnaire was developed and distributed to 302 Filipinos in the Philippines through a digital survey using Google forms. The analysis showed that the intention to prepare is the most significant factor affecting their protective behavior, followed by macro and physical ergonomics. Aside from this, attitudes, perceived severity, self-efficacy, response efficacy, response cost, and subjective norms were found to influence their intention to prepare significantly. Furthermore, understanding natural calamities significantly influences an individual’s perceived severity. However, the geographical perspective, perceived vulnerability, perceived behavioral control, and cognitive ergonomics were found to have an insignificant influence on protective behavior for natural calamities. The study findings could be used as a basis for household units or the national government to build disaster management plans and resilience programs. Aside from this, it can also be used by researchers as a basis for exploring other areas that may affect the protective behavior of individuals to prepare for natural calamities worldwide.

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“…TPB has been applied in the context of preparedness for various types of natural hazards: bushfire (Morrison et al, 2014), wildfire (Bates et al, 2009), typhoons (Ng, 2022), volcanic eruptions (Kurata et al, 2022), and earthquakes (Najafi et al, 2018;Ong et al, 2021; Zaremohzzabieh et al, 2021). In addition, some studies have aggregated the different types of hazard (e.g., floods, earthquakes, and typhoons) in order to analyse “natural hazard preparedness” more generally (e.g., Daellenbach et al, 2018; Najafi et al, 2017; Vinnell et al, 2021; Wang & Tsai, 2022). However, preparing for hurricanes, floods, or volcanic eruptions is not the same as preparing for earthquakes.…”

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Predicting earthquake preparedness intention among Croatian residents: Application of the theory of planned behaviour

2022

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After several earthquakes occurred in Croatia in 2020, it became clear that the country's inhabitants were not prepared for seismic hazards. The aim of this study was to investigate what factors determine intention to prepare for earthquakes, based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour. A cross‐sectional study was conducted with 374 participants (70.1% women) aged 18–64 years. Participants self‐reported their attitudes toward earthquake preparedness, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control, and intention to prepare for an earthquake. Structural equation modelling showed that stronger intention to prepare for an earthquake was predicted by more positive attitudes toward earthquake preparedness and by more supportive subjective norms relating to earthquake preparedness. In contrast, perceived behavioural control was not associated with intention to prepare for an earthquake, nor did it moderate the association of attitudes or subjective norms with such intention. These results suggest that attitudes and subjective norms relating to earthquake preparedness are important factors that should be considered in future programmes to improve earthquake preparedness in the Croatian population.

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Factors affecting elementary and junior high school teachers’ behavioral intentions to school disaster preparedness based on the theory of planned behavior

Cited by 24 publications

References 58 publications

Modeling factors related to earthquake preparedness: a structural equation modeling approach.

Modeling factors related to earthquake preparedness: a structural equation modeling approach.

Determining Factors Affecting the Protective Behavior of Filipinos in Urban Areas for Natural Calamities Using an Integration of Protection Motivation Theory, Theory of Planned Behavior, and Ergonomic Appraisal: A Sustainable Disaster Preparedness Approach

Predicting earthquake preparedness intention among Croatian residents: Application of the theory of planned behaviour

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