Avoiding Trouble: Exploring Environmental Risk Information Avoidance Intentions.
- 11 September 2018
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Environment and Behavior
- Vol. 52 (2), 187-218
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0013916518799149
Abstract
This study explores predictors of risk information avoidance intentions in the context of a novel environmental threat—induced earthquakes in Texas. Given the paucity of research on risk information avoidance, this work was guided by a cognitive information behavior model. Survey data (N = 541) from a random sample of Texas adults allowed us to explore these variables. While previous research has shown risk information seeking intentions to be robustly guided by a number of constructs, our current data suggest that risk information avoidance intentions may be more narrowly predicated on risk information avoidance-related subjective norms, attitudes, and perceived knowledge insufficiency. We discuss these findings and suggest avenues for future environmental risk research.Keywords
Funding Information
- Industrial Associates of the Center for Integrated Seismicity at the University of Texas at Austin
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