Learning about radon's risk

V. Kerry Smith; William H. Desvousges; Ann Fisher; F. Reed Johnson

doi:10.1007/BF00056169

Learning about radon's risk

V. Kerry Smith, William H. Desvousges, Ann Fisher, F. Reed Johnson

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Abstract

This article reports the results of an evaluation of the effectiveness of different types of information materials in communicating the risk from exposure to radon, a naturally occurring indoor air pollutant. The study involved a panel of 2300 homeowners who actually experienced risks from radon, and the information program used to explain these risks. The analysis considered information transfer and performance on specific tasks requiring information on the risk from radon to measure learning. The results suggest a systematic learning process, but indicate that the process can be influenced by how risk information is presented.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	233-258
Number of pages	26
Journal	Journal of Risk and Uncertainty
Volume	1
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00056169
State	Published - Jun 1 1988

Keywords

information processing
learning
radon risk perception

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Accounting
Finance
Economics and Econometrics

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