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Terrorism & Emergency Preparedness: The Role of Exposure, Risk Perception and Personality. Philip J. Moore 12/13/06 pjmoore@gwu.edu 202-994-4942. Fundamental Questions. How/how well are people prepared? knowledge, intentions, behavior What factors determine preparedness?
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Terrorism & Emergency Preparedness: The Role of Exposure, Risk Perception and Personality Philip J. Moore 12/13/06 pjmoore@gwu.edu 202-994-4942
Fundamental Questions How/how well are people prepared? knowledge, intentions, behavior What factors determine preparedness? exposure, risk perceptions, disposition What is/are the mechanism(s)? direct, indirect effects mediators, moderators
Study Design Web-based 4 metro areas, 2 exposure levels NY/DC vs. Pittsburgh/Atlanta Analyses Descriptive Model testing
Terrorism Threat Response Model EXPOSURE PERCEIVED THREAT EMERGENCY PREPARED-NESS - Direct - Family/Friends - Media - Probability - Concern - Knowledge - Intentions - Behavior AFFECTIVITY COPING - Neuroticism - Constructive Thinking