Introduction. Involving people to ensure better preparedness and response to natural hazards is crucial. In particular, risk perception is among the determinants of individuals’ actions to protect themselves, both before and after a natural hazard (van Valkengoed & Steg, 2019). Many studies investigated the antecedents of risk perception; however, there are no meta-analyses of the available research. Aims and Methods. This contribution aims to 1) meta-analytically estimate effect sizes of different potential antecedents of risk perception and 2) investigate the effect of possible moderators of such relationships. We used a query string on Scopus, Web of Science, and PsycINFO, and a final number of 121 records (127 studies) was included based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Results. Among thirty-two predictors identified, the results of the first aim showed that nineteen reported significant effect sizes. They can be grouped into three clusters (Bonaiuto & Ariccio, 2020): 1) factors related to the relationship individual-risk, 2) factors related to the relationship individual-community, and 3) individual factors (i.e., sociodemographic and dispositional factors). The first cluster showed the highest number of variables with the strongest effects (≥ .30). Effects of publication bias and study heterogeneity were observed. Regarding moderators, the type of natural hazard considered, and the level of risk area of the sample proved to be significant in some cases. Conclusions. Existing research is scanty regarding some natural hazards (e.g., landslides, drought); thus, future studies may consider studying risk perception antecedents concerning these understudied natural hazards. Policymakers should consider the three clusters of antecedents. This contribution represents a novel attempt to quantitatively summarize the available literature on the determinants of risk perception, considering interdisciplinary studies, a broad range of natural hazards, including grey literature, and with no limits in terms of publication date.
The social-psychological determinants of risk perception: results from a meta-analysis in the context of natural hazards / Theodorou, Annalisa; Milani, Alessandro; Dessi, Federica; Xie, Mei. - (2024), pp. 190-190. (Intervento presentato al convegno XVIII Congresso Nazionale AIP - Sezione di Psicologia Sociale tenutosi a Torino).
The social-psychological determinants of risk perception: results from a meta-analysis in the context of natural hazards
Alessandro Milani;Federica Dessi;Mei Xie
2024
Abstract
Introduction. Involving people to ensure better preparedness and response to natural hazards is crucial. In particular, risk perception is among the determinants of individuals’ actions to protect themselves, both before and after a natural hazard (van Valkengoed & Steg, 2019). Many studies investigated the antecedents of risk perception; however, there are no meta-analyses of the available research. Aims and Methods. This contribution aims to 1) meta-analytically estimate effect sizes of different potential antecedents of risk perception and 2) investigate the effect of possible moderators of such relationships. We used a query string on Scopus, Web of Science, and PsycINFO, and a final number of 121 records (127 studies) was included based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Results. Among thirty-two predictors identified, the results of the first aim showed that nineteen reported significant effect sizes. They can be grouped into three clusters (Bonaiuto & Ariccio, 2020): 1) factors related to the relationship individual-risk, 2) factors related to the relationship individual-community, and 3) individual factors (i.e., sociodemographic and dispositional factors). The first cluster showed the highest number of variables with the strongest effects (≥ .30). Effects of publication bias and study heterogeneity were observed. Regarding moderators, the type of natural hazard considered, and the level of risk area of the sample proved to be significant in some cases. Conclusions. Existing research is scanty regarding some natural hazards (e.g., landslides, drought); thus, future studies may consider studying risk perception antecedents concerning these understudied natural hazards. Policymakers should consider the three clusters of antecedents. This contribution represents a novel attempt to quantitatively summarize the available literature on the determinants of risk perception, considering interdisciplinary studies, a broad range of natural hazards, including grey literature, and with no limits in terms of publication date.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.