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Risk Science in Practice: A Framework for Gauging Risk Principles in Domain-Specific Discourse
1Shital Thekdi department: Robins School of Business, University of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia, USA.
Summary
This study introduces a framework to assess how well non-study risk discussions align with risk science principles. It identifies gaps and opportunities to improve risk communication consistency across domains.
Area of Science:
- Risk analysis and communication
- Interdisciplinary risk assessment
- Domain-specific risk discourse analysis
Background:
- Risk science aims for generalizability and domain specificity, but alignment varies in stakeholder communications.
- Materials informing policymakers, investors, and regulators may not fully adhere to risk science principles.
- Ensuring consistent and accurate risk information sharing is crucial across diverse fields.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a framework for evaluating risk concept and quality criteria alignment in domain-specific risk discussions.
- To identify discrepancies between general risk science principles and their application in non-formal risk studies.
- To guide improvements in the use of risk science for broader risk-related discourse.
Main Methods:
- Development of a framework based on formal risk study quality criteria.
- Application of text analysis methodologies and technologies to assess risk discussions.
- Comparative analysis of generalizable risk concepts within domain-specific contexts.
Main Results:
- Identification of areas where risk discussions lack sufficient alignment with established risk science.
- Pinpointing opportunities to enhance the integration of risk science into various communication materials.
- Key findings on mapping risk concepts to domain-specific risk discussions.
Conclusions:
- The framework facilitates a better understanding of risk communication quality.
- Improvements in applying risk science can enhance consistency in risk discourse.
- This work supports more robust and reliable risk-related information sharing across sectors.
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