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http://dx.doi.org/10.14346/JKOSOS.2022.37.6.108

A Study on Improving Preventive Behavior against Fine Dust: Focusing on Attribution Style and Risk Perception  

Kwangsu, Moon (Department of Psychology, Chung-Ang University)
Sangmi, Oh (Department of Psychology, Chung-Ang University)
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Journal of the Korean Society of Safety / v.37, no.6, 2022 , pp. 108-117 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study was conducted to examine the influence of different styles of attribution to fine dust on preventive behaviors. In addition, the mediating effect of risk perception on the relationship between attribution styles and preventive behaviors was examined. Survey data was collected from 930 Korean people from a variety of ages and regions, and a hierarchical multiple regression analysis was used to test the hypothesis. The results indicated that both external and internal attribution to fine dust had a significant positive effect on preventive behavior. The multiple regression analysis revealed that both knowledge and dread had a significantly positive effect on preventive behaviors. In addition, risk perception (knowledge and dread) partially mediated the relationship between the external attribution to fine dust and preventive behavior. However, internal attribution showed only a direct effect on protection behaviors. The significance and limitations of the study were also discussed.
Keywords
attribution; fine dust; risk perception; prevention behavior;
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