Hurricane threat and evacuation intentions : an analysis of risk perception, preparedness, social influence, and resources / Jasmin K. Riad, Fran H. Norris.
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TextPublication details: Newark, Del. : University of Delaware, [1997?]Description: 35 pDDC classification: - 363.34922 21
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Australian Emergency Management Library | BOOK | P363.34922 HUR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 011658319 |
"This research was partially supported by Grant No 2 MH45069 from the Violence and Traumatic Stress Research Branch of the National Institute of Mental Health, Fran H. Norris, principal Investigator"--Cover
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Includes bibliography (p. 25-31)
The goal of this study was to test a model in which the decision to evacuate is a function of four processes (risk perception, preparedness, social influence, and economic resources). Participants were interviewed by telephone both while they were under a hurricane warning and after the threat had disappeared (pre-post sample). The results indicated that higher risk perception and the belief that one is influenced by others are the strongest predicators of intentions to evacuate. Risk perception was shown to mediate the influences of many background variables
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