Learning about Radon's Risk.

B-Tier
Journal: Journal of Risk and Uncertainty
Year: 1988
Volume: 1
Issue: 2
Pages: 233-58

Authors (4)

Smith, V Kerry (Arizona State University) Desvousges, William H. (not in RePEc) Fisher, Ann (not in RePEc) Johnson, F. Reed (not in RePEc)

Score contribution per author:

0.503 = (α=2.01 / 4 authors) × 1.0x B-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

This article reports the results of an evaluation of the effectiveness of different types of information materials in communicating the risk from exposure to radon, a naturally occurring indoor air pollutant. The study involved a panel of 2300 homeowners who actually experienced risks from radon, and the information program used to explain these risks. The analysis considered information transfer and performance on specific tasks requiring information on the risk from radon to measure learning. The results suggest a systematic learning process, but indicate that the process can be influenced by how risk information is presented. Copyright 1988 by Kluwer Academic Publishers

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:kap:jrisku:v:1:y:1988:i:2:p:233-58
Journal Field
Theory
Author Count
4
Added to Database
2026-01-29