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Terpstra, Teun; Lindell, Michael K. – Environment and Behavior, 2013
Although research indicates that adoption of flood preparations among Europeans is low, only a few studies have attempted to explain citizens' preparedness behavior. This article applies the Protective Action Decision Model (PADM) to explain flood preparedness intentions in the Netherlands. Survey data ("N" = 1,115) showed that…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Readiness, Emergency Programs, Crisis Management
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Hanson, Susan; And Others – Environment and Behavior, 1979
The study examines the effect of a prior tornado disaster occurring in a community and that community's current response to a tornado threat. The study concludes that it is not past experience with tornadoes that relates to response to warnings, but rather awareness. Experience is but one source of information contributing to their awareness. (RE)
Descriptors: Behavior, Behavioral Science Research, Civil Defense, Earth Science