Psychological factors and social processes influencing wildfire smoke protective behavior: Insights from a case study in Northern California

Santana, Francisca N.; González, D. J.; Wong‐Parodi, Gabrielle

doi:10.1016/j.crm.2021.100351

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“…While the literature is mixed in terms of the link between personal experience and threat appraisal, findings here provide additional evidence of a positive relationship between personal experience and threat appraisal (as found in Ghasemi et al, 2020 ; Santana et al, 2021 ). Our results suggest that personal experience with wildfire and smoke is related to greater threat appraisal.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 76%

“…Of additional note are the inconsistent findings with respect to the relationship between personal experience and risk perception (as an important motivator of protective behaviors). Some research has found heightened perceptions of wildfire risk following personal experience with wildfire (Ghasemi et al, 2020 ) or as associated with wildfire smoke (Santana et al, 2021 ), while others found little to no impact on risk perception (Champ & Brenkert-Smith, 2016 ; Martin et al, 2009 ; McGee et al, 2009 ) or a reduction in risk perception following experience (Larsen et al, 2021 ; Mockrin et al, 2015 ). These conflicting findings emphasize the necessity of further research on the relationships between personal experience, threat appraisal, and protective behaviors, particularly given scant evidence in the context of wildfire, smoke, and migration.…”

Section: Psychosocial Factors and Climate Migrationmentioning

confidence: 99%

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As California burns: the psychology of wildfire- and wildfire smoke-related migration intentions

Rubin

Wong‐Parodi

2022

Popul Environ

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Climate change impacts and rapid development in the wildland-urban interface are increasing population exposure and vulnerability to the harmful effects of wildfire and wildfire smoke. The direct and indirect effects of these hazards may impact future mobility decisions among populations at risk. To better understand how perceptions and personal experience inform wildfire- and smoke-associated migration intentions, we surveyed a representative sample of 1108 California residents following the 2020 wildfire season. We assessed the associations between threat appraisal, coping appraisal, personal experience, migration intentions, the impact of wildfire and smoke on migration intentions and place satisfaction, and the potential likelihood of future migration. Results indicate that roughly a third of our sample intended to move in the next 5 years, nearly a quarter of whom reported that wildfire and smoke impacted their migration decision at least a moderate amount. Prior negative outcomes (e.g., evacuating, losing property) were associated with intentions to migrate. Perceived susceptibility and prior negative outcomes were associated with a greater impact of wildfire and smoke on migration intentions. For those intending to remain in place, prior negative outcomes were associated with a greater impact of wildfire and smoke on place satisfaction, which was in turn associated with a greater reported likelihood of future migration. Our findings suggest that perceptions of and experiences with wildfire and smoke may impact individual mobility decisions. These insights may be leveraged to inform risk communications and outreach campaigns to encourage wildfire and smoke risk mitigation behaviors and to improve climate migration modeling.

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Section: Psychosocial Factors and Climate Migrationmentioning

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As California burns: the psychology of wildfire- and wildfire smoke-related migration intentions

Rubin

Wong‐Parodi

2022

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“…For example, face masks and respirators offer protection against severe air pollution associated with wildfires and can reduce health burdens ( Kodros et al, 2021 ). A series of interviews with individuals impacted by the Camp Fire—the largest and most destructive wildfire in California's history ( Mohler, 2019 )—found that individuals engaged in pro-social “mask gifting” during the wildfires to help protect others and that people were more likely to wear masks when they observed others doing so ( Santana et al, 2021 ). Given that mask-wearing behavior during the early parts of the COVID-19 pandemic differed by age, gender, geographic location, and personal beliefs ( Haischer et al, 2020 ; Stosic et al, 2021 ; Knotek et al, 2020 ), public health officials will need to tailor future messaging to reach different at-risk audiences during WFS episodes.…”

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The COVID-19-wildfire smoke paradox: Reduced risk of all-cause mortality due to wildfire smoke in Colorado during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic

Martenies

Wilson

Hoskovec

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Environmental Research

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“…This may be explained by the frequent occurrence of wildfires and their impact on air quality in California, especially in the northern portion of the state. One study conducted in California on the perceptions of threat and efficacy as they relate to air quality found that those residing in areas vulnerable to wildfires and smoke tend to utilize the AQI to complement their senses, showing a relationship between natural hazards and perceptions of air quality (Santana et al., 2021 ). Further research is needed to determine if the frequent occurrence of wildfires has resulted in this greater concern for air quality in California.…”

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The Relationship Between Air Quality, Health Outcomes, and Socioeconomic Impacts of the COVID‐19 Pandemic in the US

2023

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COVID‐19 lockdowns caused significant improvements in air quality in US states where traffic emissions are the main pollution source. In this study, we investigate the socioeconomic impacts of the COVID‐19‐related lockdowns in states which experienced the greatest changes in air quality, especially among different demographic populations and those with contraindications to health. We administered a 47‐question survey and collected 1,000 valid responses in these cities. Our results show that 74% of respondents within our survey sample had some level of concern regarding air quality. In agreement with previous literature, perceptions of air quality were not significantly correlated with measured air quality criteria but rather seemed to be influenced by other factors. Respondents in Los Angeles were the most concerned about air quality followed by Miami, San Francisco, and New York City. However, those from Chicago and Tampa Bay expressed the least amount of concern about air quality. Age, education, and ethnicity were all factors affecting peoples' concerns about air quality. Respiratory conditions, living in proximity to industrial areas, and financial impacts from the COVID‐19 lockdowns influenced concerns about air quality. About 40% of the survey sample reported greater concern for air quality during the pandemic, while approximately 50% stated that the lockdown didn’t affect their perception. Furthermore, respondents seemed concerned about air quality in general, not a specific pollutant, and are willing to adopt additional measures and more stringent policies to improve air quality in all investigated cities.

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Psychological factors and social processes influencing wildfire smoke protective behavior: Insights from a case study in Northern California

Cited by 27 publications

References 91 publications

As California burns: the psychology of wildfire- and wildfire smoke-related migration intentions

As California burns: the psychology of wildfire- and wildfire smoke-related migration intentions

The COVID-19-wildfire smoke paradox: Reduced risk of all-cause mortality due to wildfire smoke in Colorado during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic

The Relationship Between Air Quality, Health Outcomes, and Socioeconomic Impacts of the COVID‐19 Pandemic in the US

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