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http://dx.doi.org/10.7731/KIFSE.2018.32.6.141

Risk Perception of Fire Fighters Responsible for Nuclear Power Plants : A Concept Mapping Approach  

Choi, HaeYoun (Department of Counseling, Korea Counseling Graduate University)
Lee, SongKyu (Department of Reactor System, Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety)
Kim, MiKyong (Department of Reactor System, Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety)
Choi, Jong-An (Department of Psychology, Kangwon National University)
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Fire Science and Engineering / v.32, no.6, 2018 , pp. 141-149 More about this Journal
Abstract
The perception of risk that firefighters have is closely related to their performance and emergency preparedness in nuclear power plant accidents. This study investigated the unique risk perception among firefighters working in nuclear power plants (NPPs) using a concept mapping method. Thirty three firefighters in NPPs participated in this study. Two core axes, "fear and control" and "coping resource", emerged in the firefighters' risk perception. In particular, the risk perception consisted of six clusters: fear of radiation exposure and low controllability; anxiety caused by the lack of control and authority; lack of trust and cooperation; lack of authority and professionals; lack of equipment, manual, and information; and lack of knowledge and training. Catastrophic expectation and a low sense of control caused by the lack of responsive resources were the main factors that increase the risk perception. The theoretical and practical contributions of this study were discussed.
Keywords
Risk perception; Firefighter; Nuclear power plants; Concept mapping;
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