Research on Improving Risk Management Through Improving Theory and Practice in Risk Perception and Risk Communication

该项目的总体目的是开发改进的理论 对风险认知、沟通和 管理 具体而言，研究将（1）检查认知 人们在思考和决策风险时使用的模型; (2)根据这些模型制定改进的风险沟通方法; (3)研究风险认知和沟通在有效管理中的作用， 风险管理;（4）开发改进的分析方法和工具 进行风险管理。 作为该项目的一部分，案例研究将 在六个领域进行：家庭氡，60赫兹电磁 领域，太阳紫外线，安全带，大坝安全和化学 致癌物质。 尽管风险认知在风险沟通中的重要性， 风险管理，很少有研究集中在整合理论和 通过多学科合作实践。 这一创新 该项目将整合理论模型和经验数据， 几个案例研究，以制定有效风险的改进方法 沟通和管理。 预计该项目将 为分析师和决策者提供重要信息。 具体而言，预计研究结果将（1） 促进更好地了解 决策过程中的风险认知;（2）提供 分析师和决策者提供更强大的方法来解决 风险沟通和管理中的困难和复杂问题。

The overall purpose of this project is to develop improved theoretical and practical understanding of risk perception, communication, and management. Specifically, the research will (1) examine cognitive models that people use in thinking and making decisions about risks; (2) develop improved risk communication methods based on these models; (3) examine the role of risk perception and communication in effective risk management; and (4) develop improved analytic approaches and tools for risk management. As part of the project, case studies will be undertaken in six areas: radon in homes, 60 hertz electromagnetic fields, solar ultraviolet light, seat belts, dam safety, and chemical carcinogens. Despite the importance of risk perceptions in risk communication and risk management, little research has focused on integrating theory and practice through multidisciplinary collaborative work. This innovative project will integrate theoretical models and empirical data from several case studies to develop improved methods for effective risk communication and management. It is expected that the project will provide important information for both analysts and decision makers. Specifically, it is expected that the results of the study will (1) contribute to the development of improved understanding of the role of risk perceptions in the decision making process; and (2) provide analysts and decision makers with more powerful methods for addressing difficult and complex issues in risk communication and management.