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Development of the Disaster Risk Perception Scale: Evaluation of Its Impact on Disaster Preparedness

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 February 2025

Ibrahim Kiymis Open the ORCID record for Ibrahim Kiymis [Opens in a new window]  and
Afsin Ahmet Kaya Open the ORCID record for Afsin Ahmet Kaya [Opens in a new window]
Ibrahim Kiymis*
Affiliation:
Department of Property Protection and Security, Siran Mustafa Beyaz Vocational School of Higher Education, Gumushane University, Siran, Gumushane, Turkey
Afsin Ahmet Kaya
Affiliation:
Department of Property Protection and Security, Havza Vocational School, Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun, Turkey
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Corresponding author: Ibrahim Kiymis; Email: [email protected]
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Abstract

Objectives

Developing a disaster risk perception scale is a critical component of Disaster Risk Management (DRM), enabling the assessment and evaluation of the reactions, behaviors, and risk culture characteristics of individuals living under disaster risk. The objective of this study is to develop a disaster risk perception scale and to assess its effect on disaster preparedness.

Methods

A pilot study was conducted with 359 participants, followed by a main study involving 786 participants. All participants resided in Giresun and Elazig, Turkey, the regions recently affected by earthquakes, floods, and landslides.

Results

A reliable and valid disaster risk perception scale with 25 items and 5 dimensions (exposure/impact, probability, uncontrollable, worry/fear, and vulnerability) was developed. The disaster risk perception of the participants differed significantly according to their educational level, income level, city of residence, and disaster education. As per the multiple regression analysis, the exposure/impact and worry/fear variables had positive and significant effects on disaster preparedness.

Conclusions

For future studies, it is recommended to implement the disaster risk perception scale across diverse disaster types to assess and evaluate the outcomes effectively.

Keywords

disasterdisaster preparednessdisaster risk perceptiondisaster risk perception scale
Type
Original Research
Information
Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness , Volume 19 , 2025 , e38
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© The Author(s), 2025. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of Society for Disaster Medicine and Public Health, Inc

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