Information-seeking intentions of residents regarding the risks of nuclear power plant: an empirical study in China

Jing Zeng, Jiuchang Wei (), Dingtao Zhao, Weiwei Zhu and Jibao Gu
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Jing Zeng: University of Science and Technology of China
Jiuchang Wei: University of Science and Technology of China
Dingtao Zhao: University of Science and Technology of China
Weiwei Zhu: Hefei University of Technology
Jibao Gu: University of Science and Technology of China

Natural Hazards: Journal of the International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, 2017, vol. 87, issue 2, No 9, 739-755

Abstract: Abstract Nuclear power development is a controversial issue in the post-Fukushima era. Outlining the effective risk communication strategies is very important. This study attempts to examine the determinants of information-seeking intentions in the context of nuclear power risks. Guided by risk information-seeking models, such as the risk information seeking and processing, this study developed a conceptual model to explore this issue. A survey of the residents (N = 487) near the Haiyang Nuclear Power Plant significantly validated the hypothesized causal relations. Perceived knowledge about nuclear power is important in predicting the perceived risk, information need, and information-seeking intentions. The information need and channel beliefs are significant predictors of information-seeking intentions. Moreover, results also suggest the mediating role of information need in the information-seeking process. However, information-seeking intentions are indirectly, rather than directly, stimulated by perceived risk. Implications and further research are discussed.

Keywords: Nuclear power risks; Information-seeking intentions; Perceived knowledge; Information need; Risk communication (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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