Brett W Robertson
Biographic Data
| ID | 6876518 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Brett W Robertson |
| GIVEN NAMES | Brett W |
| FAMILY NAME | Robertson |
| SIGNATURE | ROBERTSON B W |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of South Carolina |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2599-7452 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 3 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Geographic Context and Differences in Perception of Extreme Heat Risks among Vulnerable Communities
Growing concern over the impacts of extreme heat has led to increased attention on enhancing the effectiveness of public health interventions. This paper addresses the intersecting challenges of reaching vulnerable populations in distinct geographic contexts and understanding their beliefs and attitudes about heat risk. Specifically, it reports how social and behavioral approaches can inform public health interventions for vulnerable groups using…
Heat Risk Perceptions and Coping Strategies of the Unhoused
The escalating awareness of heat-related risks and the associated imperative to enhance preparedness strategies at various levels has spurred a growing emphasis on disseminating knowledge about heat vulnerability. These efforts aim to equip diverse stakeholders with practical heat planning and forecasting tools. The success of these communication initiatives hinges on understanding the nuanced perceptions of risk and the priority assigned to addr…
Throw me a lifeline
This research develops a model of mobile social network dispersion in rescue communication, and illustrates how people use a combination of mobile and social media, along with real-time communication, in their decision-making process. Guided by established research on smartphones, social media, and affordances, we used a qualitative approach and conducted field interviews that included photo-elicitation interview (PEI) techniques to examine parti…
Throw me a lifeline
This research develops a model of mobile social network dispersion in rescue communication, and illustrates how people use a combination of mobile and social media, along with real-time communication, in their decision-making process. Guided by established research on smartphones, social media, and affordances, we used a qualitative approach and conducted field interviews that included photo-elicitation interview (PEI) techniques to examine parti…
Throw me a lifeline
This research develops a model of mobile social network dispersion in rescue communication, and illustrates how people use a combination of mobile and social media, along with real-time communication, in their decision-making process. Guided by established research on smartphones, social media, and affordances, we used a qualitative approach and conducted field interviews that included photo-elicitation interview (PEI) techniques to examine parti…
Heat Risk Perceptions and Coping Strategies of the Unhoused
The escalating awareness of heat-related risks and the associated imperative to enhance preparedness strategies at various levels has spurred a growing emphasis on disseminating knowledge about heat vulnerability. These efforts aim to equip diverse stakeholders with practical heat planning and forecasting tools. The success of these communication initiatives hinges on understanding the nuanced perceptions of risk and the priority assigned to addr…
Geographic Context and Differences in Perception of Extreme Heat Risks among Vulnerable Communities
Growing concern over the impacts of extreme heat has led to increased attention on enhancing the effectiveness of public health interventions. This paper addresses the intersecting challenges of reaching vulnerable populations in distinct geographic contexts and understanding their beliefs and attitudes about heat risk. Specifically, it reports how social and behavioral approaches can inform public health interventions for vulnerable groups using…
Climate Change and Health Impacts (2 works) · Climate Change Communication and Perception (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Social Psychology (2 works) · Social Psychology (2 works) · Affordance (1 work) · Applied Psychology (1 work) · Applied Psychology (1 work) · Clinical Psychology (1 work)