Abstract
Information seeking is suggested as an important precursor of self-protective behavior. Therefore, ways of enhancing information seeking are expected to help individuals' precautionary action under conditions of risk. Builds upon previous efforts, a social-cognitive model of risk information seeking is constructed, presenting a new approach to meet the aforementioned expectation. Data were collected from a sample of Mainland Chinese people (N=1032). Results of path analysis demonstrated satisfactory model fit. Explanations on how the cognitive process resulted in information seeking may create a better understanding of individual behavior. Findings provide practical implications for communicating risks and for helping the public to make better decisions.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | ISCRAM 2015 Conference Proceedings - 12th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
| Publisher | Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management, ISCRAM |
| Pages | 44-55 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9788271177881 |
| Publication status | Published - 2015 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 12th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management, ISCRAM 2015 - Kristiansand, Norway Duration: 2015 May 24 → 2015 May 27 |
Other
| Other | 12th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management, ISCRAM 2015 |
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| Country/Territory | Norway |
| City | Kristiansand |
| Period | 15/5/24 → 15/5/27 |
Keywords
- Air pollution risk
- Information quality
- Outcome expectation
- Risk information seeking
- Self-efficacy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Information Systems
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Information Systems and Management
- Computer Networks and Communications