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Terrorism & Emergency Preparedness: The Role of Exposure, Risk Perception and Personality

This study analyzes how exposure, risk perception, and personality traits influence people's preparedness for emergencies and terrorism. By examining these factors and their mechanisms, the research aims to understand and improve public readiness. The web-based study focuses on four metro areas with varying exposure levels, comparing responses in NY/DC versus Pittsburgh/Atlanta.

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Terrorism & Emergency Preparedness: The Role of Exposure, Risk Perception and Personality

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  1. Terrorism & Emergency Preparedness: The Role of Exposure, Risk Perception and Personality Philip J. Moore 12/13/06 pjmoore@gwu.edu 202-994-4942

  2. 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

  3. Study Design Web-based 4 metro areas, 2 exposure levels NY/DC vs. Pittsburgh/Atlanta Analyses Descriptive Model testing

  4. Terrorism Threat Response Model EXPOSURE PERCEIVED THREAT EMERGENCY PREPARED-NESS - Direct - Family/Friends - Media - Probability - Concern - Knowledge - Intentions - Behavior AFFECTIVITY COPING - Neuroticism - Constructive Thinking

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