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Conclusions of the Fifth European Conference on Risk Perception, Behaviour, Management and Response - ECRP 2024

Year: 2024

Type: report

Abstract: A key challenge lies in understanding why individuals fail to adopt adaptive behaviours despite the increasing availability of hazard information. This conference addressed a critical gap in the field of risk perception and adaptive behaviour. The current landscape suffers from fragmentation, with numerous independent case studies lacking a unified theoretical framework. This hinders comparability and generalizability of findings across various contexts and scales, thereby limiting the effectiveness of policy and risk management recommendations. The prevalent reliance on socio-psychological theories and methodological individualism within past research designs restricts the focus on broader socioecological processes and the crucial role of socio-cultural context in shaping risk perception. A more diverse theoretical foundation is necessary to facilitate cross-validation of case studies and a deeper understanding of risk across different contexts.

Source: UPCommons institutional repository (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya)

Authors: Roca Bosch, Elisabet, Rufat, Samuel, Giffard, Elsa, Santoni, Victor

Institutions: Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, CY Cergy Paris Université

Language: English

Topic: Risk Perception and Management

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4403707828

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