Ready for disaster: information seeking, media influence, and disaster preparation for severe weather outbreaks

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cory L. Armstrong ◽  
Jason A. Cain ◽  
Jue Hou
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
Severe Weather ◽  
Media Influence ◽  
Disaster Information ◽  
Disaster Preparation

scholarly journals ANALISIS KESIAPSIAGAAN RUMAH TANGGA KELURAHAN TUBO TERHADAP BANJIR LAHAR DINGIN DI SUNGAI TUGURARA TERNATE

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 123
Author(s):  
Nasarudin Nasarudin ◽  
Suliamin Kasnar ◽  
Rahedin Suwo
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Information Seeking Behavior ◽  
Community Attitudes ◽  
Disaster Information ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
The Face ◽  
Community Preparedness ◽  
Household Preparedness

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to determine the preparedness of households residing on the banks of the Tugurara river against lahar flooding on aspects of knowledge related to lava flooding, information-seeking behavior about disasters, attitudes of vigilance, and community attitudes in dealing with disasters. Ternate community in facing the threat of cold lava flood in the Tugurara watershed. The method used is a survey method with a questionnaire targeting households that live on the banks of the Ternate Tugurara river. The results showed that household/community preparedness on the banks of the Tugurara watershed in the face of cold lava floods was not yet optimal. Household preparedness in the aspect of knowledge related to disasters 94.62% who do not have knowledge 5.38%. In the aspect of finding information related to household disasters that sometimes search for disaster, information reaches 36.2%. Whereas for household vigilance attitudes that often have a vigilance attitude towards the threat of danger the percentage reached 29.2% and those who rarely had vigilance attitudes were 24.6%. While the attitude of households who have an attitude in dealing with disasters that strongly agrees to the actions taken when a disaster occurs is 82.3% and the hesitant household is 2.3%.Keywords: Preparedness, Flood, Lava.  AbstrakTujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui kesiapsiagaan rumah tangga yang bermukim di bantaran sungai Tugurara terhadap banjir lahar pada aspek pengetahuan terkait banjir lahar, perilaku pencarian informasi tentang bencana, sikap kewaspadaan ancaman bahaya, dan sikap masyarakat dalam menghadapi bencana. Ternate masyarakat dalam menghadapi ancaman banjir lahar dingin di DAS Tugurara. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode survei dengan kuesioner dengan sasaran pada rumah tangga yang bermukim di bantaran sungai Tugurara Ternate. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kesiapsiagaan rumah tangga/masyarakat di bantaran DAS Tugurara dalam menghadapi banjir lahar dingin belum maksimal. Kesiapsiagaan rumah tangga pada aspek pengetahuan terkait bencana 94,62% yang tidak memiliki pengetahuan 5,38%. Pada aspek pencarian informasi terkait bencana rumah tangga yang kadang mencari informasi bencana mencapai 36,2%. Sedangkan pada sikap kewaspadaan rumah tangga yang sering memiliki sikap waspada terhadap ancaman bahaya persentase mencapai 29,2% dan yang jarang memiliki sikap kewaspadaan adalah 24,6%. Sedangkan sikap rumah tangga yang memiliki sikap dalam menghadapi bencana yang sangat setuju terhadap tindakan yang dilakukan pada saat terjadi bencana adalah 82,3% dan rumah tangga yang ragu-ragu adalah 2,3%.  Kata kunci : Kesiapsiagaan, Banjir, Lahar.

scholarly journals Model of Disaster Information Cycle of West Java Television Journalists

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Septiawan Santana Kurnia ◽  
Dadi Ahmadi ◽  
Satya Indra Karsa ◽  
Doddy Iskandar ◽  
Firmansyah Firmansyah
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
West Java ◽  
Disaster Information ◽  
Smartphone Technology ◽  
The Government ◽  
Television Journalists ◽  
Flow Of Information

Disaster information is an important factor in disaster management efforts, including in West Java. It helps officers and the community to immediately anticipate disasters that may occur. Journalists are among those who play a role in disseminating disaster information. This study aims to describe disaster information cycle model of West Java television journalists in obtaining and disseminating disaster information with the help of technology to increase the speed. This research applies a qualitative method, namely a case study to describe a usage model of disaster information seeking which is uniquely influenced by the developments in information technology. Data collection is carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation. This study finds that smartphone technology contributes to the dissemination of disaster information by television journalists through providing access to social media, online media, and information in group chats. There is an interrelated flow of information between journalists, television editors, local governments, officials and the community. Participation of public and journalists in obtaining and disseminating disaster information helps the government and officers to find out the real conditions of disaster locations and how to handle them.

scholarly journals Public Risk Perception Attitude and Information-Seeking Efficacy on Floods: A Formative Study for Disaster Preparation Campaigns and Policies

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 592-601
Author(s):  
Do Kyun David Kim ◽  
T. Phillip Madison
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
The United States ◽  
Flood Prevention ◽  
Southern States ◽  
Public Risk ◽  
Disaster Preparation ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
South Louisiana

Abstract Floods are among the most frequent and devastating natural hazards and disasters in many southern states in the United States. This study examined the relationship and reciprocal predictability between two theoretical constructs—risk perception attitude (RPA) and information-seeking efficacy (ISE)—in regard to pluvial floods. In addition, this study extended these theoretical constructs to investigate differences in RPA and ISE among potential audience segments, providing practitioners with applicable insights for designing effective flood prevention and risk management campaigns. Analysis of data from 716 residents in south Louisiana revealed a statistically strong relationship between RPA and ISE. This research also identified specific audience segments that would benefit from an increase in RPA and ISE concerning floods. These meaningful findings inform a discussion of the theoretical and practical implications of the relationship between RPA and ISE and guide future disaster preparation campaigns and policies.

Correlates of Accuracy and Inaccuracy in the Perception of the Climate of Opinion for Four Environmental Issues

2000 ◽  
Vol 77 (2) ◽  
pp. 223-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann Marie Major
Keyword(s):  
News Media ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Telephone Survey ◽  
Environmental Concern ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Environmental Problems ◽  
Media Influence ◽  
Majority Opinion ◽  
Social Structural ◽  
Using Data

This study examines some of the psychological and social structural correlates of accuracy and inaccuracy in assessments of the climate of opinion about environmental problems using data from a telephone survey of 1,002 adults. News media use, news media influence, and information seeking were associated consistently with accurate assessments of the majority opinion. Situational theory's problem and constraint recognition were associated with accurate estimates of the climate of opinion and provided a means of determining whether or not respondents were actually accurate or were simply projecting their own opinions to the majority. Interpersonal discussions and environmental concern were associated with inaccurate assessments of majority opinion.

Foraging extends beyond food: Hoarding of mental energy and information seeking in response to uncertainty

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica L. Alquist ◽  
Roy F. Baumeister
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
Potential Outcomes ◽  
Food Hoarding

AbstractWhen an environment is uncertain, humans and other animals benefit from preparing for and attempting to predict potential outcomes. People respond to uncertainty both by conserving mental energy on tasks unrelated to the source of the uncertainty and by increasing their attentiveness to information related to the uncertainty. This mental hoarding and foraging allow people to prepare in uncertain situations.

Information-Seeking on the Internet

Crisis ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 211-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinod Singaravelu ◽  
Anne Stewart ◽  
Joanna Adams ◽  
Sue Simkin ◽  
Keith Hawton
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Young People ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
Specific Advice ◽  
Restriction Sites ◽  
Self Harm ◽  
Negative Tone

Abstract. Background: The Internet is used by young people at risk of self-harm to communicate, find information, and obtain support. Aims: We aimed to identify and analyze websites potentially accessed by these young people. Method: Six search terms, relating to self-harm/suicide and depression, were input into four search engines. Websites were analyzed for access, content/purpose, and tone. Results: In all, 314 websites were included in the analysis. Most could be accessed without restriction. Sites accessed by self-harm/suicide search terms were mostly positive or preventive in tone, whereas sites accessed by the term ways to kill yourself tended to have a negative tone. Information about self-harm methods was common with specific advice on how to self-harm in 15.8% of sites, encouragement of self-harm in 7.0%, and evocative images of self-harm/suicide in 20.7%. Advice on how to get help was given in 56.1% of sites. Conclusion: Websites relating to suicide or self-harm are easily accessed. Many sites are potentially helpful. However, a significant proportion of sites are potentially harmful through normalizing or encouraging self-harm. Enquiry regarding Internet use should be routinely included while assessing young people at risk.

The Impact of a Highly Publicized Celebrity Suicide on Suicide-Related Online Information Seeking

Crisis ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 207-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florian Arendt ◽  
Sebastian Scherr
Keyword(s):  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Online Information ◽  
Search Queries ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
Celebrity Suicide ◽  
Online Information Seeking ◽  
The Impact

Abstract. Background: Research has already acknowledged the importance of the Internet in suicide prevention as search engines such as Google are increasingly used in seeking both helpful and harmful suicide-related information. Aims: We aimed to assess the impact of a highly publicized suicide by a Hollywood actor on suicide-related online information seeking. Method: We tested the impact of the highly publicized suicide of Robin Williams on volumes of suicide-related search queries. Results: Both harmful and helpful search terms increased immediately after the actor's suicide, with a substantial jump of harmful queries. Limitations: The study has limitations (e.g., possible validity threats of the query share measure, use of ambiguous search terms). Conclusion: Online suicide prevention efforts should try to increase online users' awareness of and motivation to seek help, for which Google's own helpline box could play an even more crucial role in the future.

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