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Psychology of Environmental Risk Perception
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Natural Risks
Factors influencing perception include personal experience, media coverage, and cultural beliefs. Examples are earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes.
Technological Risks
Factors influencing perception include trust in science and technology, perceived control, and familiarity. Examples are nuclear power accidents, chemical spills, and data breaches.
Health Risks
Factors influencing perception include personal vulnerability, severity, and exposure to health warnings. Examples are epidemics, smoking-related illnesses, and air pollution.
Economic Risks
Factors influencing perception include personal financial status, market volatility, and historical economic downturns. Examples are stock market crashes, unemployment, and inflation.
Sociopolitical Risks
Factors influencing perception include political orientation, social values, and exposure to political discourse. Examples are terrorism, war, and social unrest.
Environmental Health Risks
Factors influencing perception include proximity to the hazard, evidence of impacts, and perceived imminence. Examples are lead contamination, asbestos exposure, and pesticide use.
Climate Change Risks
Factors influencing perception include political ideology, scientific literacy, and perceived personal impact. Examples are global warming, rising sea levels, and extreme weather events.
Occupational Hazards
Factors influencing perception include workplace safety measures, industry standards, and personal experience with accidents. Examples are mining accidents, construction site dangers, and exposure to hazardous materials.
Psychosocial Risks
Factors influencing perception include social networks, stress levels, and media portrayals. Examples are workplace bullying, social isolation, and online harassment.
Recreational Risks
Factors influencing perception include thrill-seeking tendencies, social influences, and safety education. Examples are extreme sports, alcohol consumption, and unprotected sex.
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