Perception of Risk

1987/04/17 by Paul Slovic · 11 citations
Social Sciences · Decision Sciences · #Risk Perception and Management #Risk and Safety Analysis #Disaster Management and Resilience

paper · doi:10.1126/science.3563507

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Abstract

Studies of risk perception examine the judgements people make when they are asked to characterize and evaluate hazardous activities and technologies. This research aims to aid risk analysis and policy-making by providing a basis for understanding and anticipating public responses to hazards and improving the communication of risk information among lay people, technical experts, and decision-makers. This work assumes that those who promote and regulate health and safety need to understand how people think about and respond to risk. Without such understanding, well-intended policies may be ineffective.

Citations

• How safe is safe enough? A psychometric study of attitudes towards technological risks and benefits

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