Vested Interest theory and disaster preparedness

Dados 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)
Ano2013
Volume37
Fascículo1
Páginas1-27
Data de publicação2013-01-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoDisasters (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0361-3666 • E-ISSN: 1467-7717
EditoraWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/j.1467-7717.2012.01290.x
PMID23050780
OpenAlexW2066881152
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas24
Referências 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

Disaster preparedness · Emergency management · Formative assessment · Mathematics education · Medical emergency · Poison control · Political science · Preparedness · Process (computing · Computer Science · Decision-Making and Behavioral Economics · Disaster Management and Resilience · Engineering · Human Factors and Ergonomics · Medicine · Psychology · Risk Perception and Management