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Risk perceptions in Australia

M L Finucane1, M T Maybery

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Australia. melissa@psy.uwa.edu.au

Psychological Reports
|December 1, 1996
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Australian risk perception research is new. This study surveyed students on 30 hazards, finding unique Australian risk views alongside some international similarities, highlighting the need for cultural context in risk assessment.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Risk Analysis

Background:

  • Risk perception research in Australia is nascent.
  • Previous studies relied on international data, overlooking cultural nuances.
  • Cultural context significantly influences how individuals perceive technological and activity-related risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the lack of Australian-specific risk perception data.
  • To determine relative risk ratings for 30 hazardous technologies and activities among Australians.
  • To identify unique features and similarities in Australian risk perceptions compared to international findings.

Main Methods:

  • Surveyed 40 Australian undergraduate students.
  • Collected relative risk ratings for 30 distinct hazardous technologies and activities.

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  • Analyzed data to compare Australian perceptions with existing international risk perception datasets.

    • Main Results:

    • Australian risk perceptions show some commonalities with other nations.
    • Unique characteristics were identified in how Australian students rated the risks of various technologies and activities.
    • Findings underscore the importance of cultural context in understanding risk perception.

    Conclusions:

    • Australian risk perception has distinct cultural elements.
    • Future research should explore the drivers of both shared and unique risk perceptions across different cultures.
    • The study provides a foundational dataset for Australian risk perception research.