Investigating the influence of residents' attitudes, perceptions of risk, and subjective norms on their willingness to engage in flood prevention efforts in Freetown, Sierra Leone
This study investigates the intricate relationships between flood disaster risk perception (RP), attitudes(ATT), subjective norms(SN), and participation in flood prevention activities(IPF), emphasizing the mediating roles of self-efficacy(SE) and bonding social capital(BSC). The research in Freetown...
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| description | This study investigates the intricate relationships between flood disaster risk perception (RP), attitudes(ATT), subjective norms(SN), and participation in flood prevention activities(IPF), emphasizing the mediating roles of self-efficacy(SE) and bonding social capital(BSC). The research in Freetown, Sierra Leone, involved 702 participants, providing a diverse socio-demographic snapshot crucial for understanding community-based flood risk management. Data analysis revealed that demographic factors like age, gender, education, and income significantly influence flood risk perceptions and mitigation behaviors. Additionally, subjective norms were found to substantially impact both self-efficacy and bonding social capital, affecting participation in flood prevention activities. The study also explored the role of community dynamics and social norms in shaping risk perceptions and intentions to engage in flood risk prevention. It was observed that higher self-efficacy and more robust community bonds lead to increased participation in flood mitigation efforts. The findings offer valuable insights into flood prevention behavior's psychological and social drivers and highlight the importance of community-focused strategies in enhancing flood resilience. The study contributes to the broader understanding of flood risk management in urban settings, particularly in developing countries, and underscores the need for policies and practices that foster individual empowerment and collective community action. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-56db91cbbb3d46b38602a90badb4f9642025-08-20T01:58:24ZengElsevierNature-Based Solutions2772-41152024-12-01610014310.1016/j.nbsj.2024.100143Investigating the influence of residents' attitudes, perceptions of risk, and subjective norms on their willingness to engage in flood prevention efforts in Freetown, Sierra LeoneIbrahim Abdulai Sawaneh0Luo Fan1Brima Sesay2Department of Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology, Magburaka 00232, Sierra Leone; Department of Computer Science, University of Management and Technology, Freetown 00232, Sierra Leone; Corresponding author.School of Management, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, ChinaDepartment of Economics and Commerce, Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, Freetown 00232, Sierra LeoneThis study investigates the intricate relationships between flood disaster risk perception (RP), attitudes(ATT), subjective norms(SN), and participation in flood prevention activities(IPF), emphasizing the mediating roles of self-efficacy(SE) and bonding social capital(BSC). The research in Freetown, Sierra Leone, involved 702 participants, providing a diverse socio-demographic snapshot crucial for understanding community-based flood risk management. Data analysis revealed that demographic factors like age, gender, education, and income significantly influence flood risk perceptions and mitigation behaviors. Additionally, subjective norms were found to substantially impact both self-efficacy and bonding social capital, affecting participation in flood prevention activities. The study also explored the role of community dynamics and social norms in shaping risk perceptions and intentions to engage in flood risk prevention. It was observed that higher self-efficacy and more robust community bonds lead to increased participation in flood mitigation efforts. The findings offer valuable insights into flood prevention behavior's psychological and social drivers and highlight the importance of community-focused strategies in enhancing flood resilience. The study contributes to the broader understanding of flood risk management in urban settings, particularly in developing countries, and underscores the need for policies and practices that foster individual empowerment and collective community action.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S277241152400034XAttitudeRisk perceptionPublic participation intentionBonding social capitalSelf-efficacy |
| spellingShingle | Ibrahim Abdulai Sawaneh Luo Fan Brima Sesay Investigating the influence of residents' attitudes, perceptions of risk, and subjective norms on their willingness to engage in flood prevention efforts in Freetown, Sierra Leone Nature-Based Solutions Attitude Risk perception Public participation intention Bonding social capital Self-efficacy |
| title | Investigating the influence of residents' attitudes, perceptions of risk, and subjective norms on their willingness to engage in flood prevention efforts in Freetown, Sierra Leone |
| title_full | Investigating the influence of residents' attitudes, perceptions of risk, and subjective norms on their willingness to engage in flood prevention efforts in Freetown, Sierra Leone |
| title_fullStr | Investigating the influence of residents' attitudes, perceptions of risk, and subjective norms on their willingness to engage in flood prevention efforts in Freetown, Sierra Leone |
| title_full_unstemmed | Investigating the influence of residents' attitudes, perceptions of risk, and subjective norms on their willingness to engage in flood prevention efforts in Freetown, Sierra Leone |
| title_short | Investigating the influence of residents' attitudes, perceptions of risk, and subjective norms on their willingness to engage in flood prevention efforts in Freetown, Sierra Leone |
| title_sort | investigating the influence of residents attitudes perceptions of risk and subjective norms on their willingness to engage in flood prevention efforts in freetown sierra leone |
| topic | Attitude Risk perception Public participation intention Bonding social capital Self-efficacy |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S277241152400034X |
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