Vested Interest theory and disaster preparedness

Datos Bibliográficos

ID3898741
AutoresClaude H Miller (0000-0002-8514-936X, University of Oklahoma), Bradley J Adame (0000-0002-9825-7300, University of Oklahoma), Scott D Moore (0000-0002-3357-695X, California State University, Fresno)
Año2013
Volumen37
Número1
Páginas1-27
Fecha de publicación2013-01-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaDisasters (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0361-3666 • E-ISSN: 1467-7717
EditorialWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/j.1467-7717.2012.01290.x
PMID23050780
OpenAlexW2066881152
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas24
Referencias citadas37

Three studies were designed to extend a combination of vested interest theory (VI) and the extended parallel process model of fear appeals (EPPM) to provide formative research for creating more effective disaster preparedness social action campaigns. The aim was to develop an effective VI scale for assessing individual awareness and 'vestedness' relevant to disaster preparedness. Typical preparedness behaviours are discussed with emphasis on earthquakes and tornados in particular. Brief overviews of VI and the EPPM are offered, and findings are presented from three studies (one dealing with earthquakes, and two with tornados) conducted to determine the factor structure of the key VI components involved, and to develop and test subscales derived from the two theories. The paper finishes with a discussion of future research needs and suggestions on how the new subscales may be applied in the design and execution of more effective disaster preparedness campaigns

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