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Young adults' fear of disasters: A case study of residents from Turkey, Serbia and Macedonia

Cvetković, Vladimir M.; Öcal, Adem; Ivanov, Aleksandar

(Elsevier Science Bv, Amsterdam, 2019)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Cvetković, Vladimir M.
AU  - Öcal, Adem
AU  - Ivanov, Aleksandar
PY  - 2019
UR  - https://rhinosec.fb.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/419
AB  - This paper presents the results of quantitative research regarding the level and the causes of fear of disasters among young adults in Turkey, Serbia, and Macedonia. The survey was conducted using a questionnaire that was given and then collected hand by hand that explored in depth the disaster-related fears among 537 respondents during 2016. The questionnaire explored students' basic demographics and their level of fear, as well as the causes and sources of fear. Across the three countries, the results indicated an excessive level of fear both of earthquakes and of epidemics. In addition, participants reported that they were particularly afraid for their personal lives and, to a greater extent, for the health of their parents. Experiences with bad weather conditions, pictures of the consequences of disasters, and past disaster experience were found to exacerbate fear. It was also found that females were more afraid, with a possible socio-cultural-laden link to an ethos of protection versus participation. Findings can be used to create focused strategies at a national level intended to reduce excess fear of disasters and facilitate a more prepared public through policy and education programme development.
PB  - Elsevier Science Bv, Amsterdam
T2  - International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction
T1  - Young adults' fear of disasters: A case study of residents from Turkey, Serbia and Macedonia
VL  - 35
DO  - 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2019.101095
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Cvetković, Vladimir M. and Öcal, Adem and Ivanov, Aleksandar",
year = "2019",
abstract = "This paper presents the results of quantitative research regarding the level and the causes of fear of disasters among young adults in Turkey, Serbia, and Macedonia. The survey was conducted using a questionnaire that was given and then collected hand by hand that explored in depth the disaster-related fears among 537 respondents during 2016. The questionnaire explored students' basic demographics and their level of fear, as well as the causes and sources of fear. Across the three countries, the results indicated an excessive level of fear both of earthquakes and of epidemics. In addition, participants reported that they were particularly afraid for their personal lives and, to a greater extent, for the health of their parents. Experiences with bad weather conditions, pictures of the consequences of disasters, and past disaster experience were found to exacerbate fear. It was also found that females were more afraid, with a possible socio-cultural-laden link to an ethos of protection versus participation. Findings can be used to create focused strategies at a national level intended to reduce excess fear of disasters and facilitate a more prepared public through policy and education programme development.",
publisher = "Elsevier Science Bv, Amsterdam",
journal = "International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction",
title = "Young adults' fear of disasters: A case study of residents from Turkey, Serbia and Macedonia",
volume = "35",
doi = "10.1016/j.ijdrr.2019.101095"
}
Cvetković, V. M., Öcal, A.,& Ivanov, A.. (2019). Young adults' fear of disasters: A case study of residents from Turkey, Serbia and Macedonia. in International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction
Elsevier Science Bv, Amsterdam., 35.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2019.101095
Cvetković VM, Öcal A, Ivanov A. Young adults' fear of disasters: A case study of residents from Turkey, Serbia and Macedonia. in International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction. 2019;35.
doi:10.1016/j.ijdrr.2019.101095 .
Cvetković, Vladimir M., Öcal, Adem, Ivanov, Aleksandar, "Young adults' fear of disasters: A case study of residents from Turkey, Serbia and Macedonia" in International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 35 (2019),
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2019.101095 . .
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The Role of Gender in Preparedness and Response Behaviors towards Flood Risk in Serbia

Cvetković, Vladimir M.; Roder, Giulia; Öcal, Adem; Tarolli, Paolo; Dragičević, Slavoljub

(MDPI, BASEL, 2018)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Cvetković, Vladimir M.
AU  - Roder, Giulia
AU  - Öcal, Adem
AU  - Tarolli, Paolo
AU  - Dragičević, Slavoljub
PY  - 2018
UR  - https://rhinosec.fb.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/385
AB  - Adverse outcomes from 2014 flooding in Serbia indicated problematic response phase management accentuated by a gender imbalance. For this reason, we investigated the risk perceptions and preparedness of women and men regarding these types of events in Serbia. Face-to-face interviews, administered to 2500 participants, were conducted across 19 of 191 municipalities. In light of the current findings, men seemed to be more confident in their abilities to cope with flooding, perceiving greater individual and household preparedness. By contrast, women displayed a deeper understanding of these events. Perhaps owing to a deeper level of understanding, women demonstrated more household-caring attitudes and behaviors and were more prone to report a willingness to help flood victims at reception centers. Emergency management agencies and land planners should account for these differences in gender awareness and preparedness. Based on these findings, doing so may increase citizen participation and shared responsibility under flood hazard scenarios.
PB  - MDPI, BASEL
T2  - International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
T1  - The Role of Gender in Preparedness and Response Behaviors towards Flood Risk in Serbia
VL  - 15
IS  - 12
DO  - 10.3390/ijerph15122761
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Cvetković, Vladimir M. and Roder, Giulia and Öcal, Adem and Tarolli, Paolo and Dragičević, Slavoljub",
year = "2018",
abstract = "Adverse outcomes from 2014 flooding in Serbia indicated problematic response phase management accentuated by a gender imbalance. For this reason, we investigated the risk perceptions and preparedness of women and men regarding these types of events in Serbia. Face-to-face interviews, administered to 2500 participants, were conducted across 19 of 191 municipalities. In light of the current findings, men seemed to be more confident in their abilities to cope with flooding, perceiving greater individual and household preparedness. By contrast, women displayed a deeper understanding of these events. Perhaps owing to a deeper level of understanding, women demonstrated more household-caring attitudes and behaviors and were more prone to report a willingness to help flood victims at reception centers. Emergency management agencies and land planners should account for these differences in gender awareness and preparedness. Based on these findings, doing so may increase citizen participation and shared responsibility under flood hazard scenarios.",
publisher = "MDPI, BASEL",
journal = "International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health",
title = "The Role of Gender in Preparedness and Response Behaviors towards Flood Risk in Serbia",
volume = "15",
number = "12",
doi = "10.3390/ijerph15122761"
}
Cvetković, V. M., Roder, G., Öcal, A., Tarolli, P.,& Dragičević, S.. (2018). The Role of Gender in Preparedness and Response Behaviors towards Flood Risk in Serbia. in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
MDPI, BASEL., 15(12).
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph15122761
Cvetković VM, Roder G, Öcal A, Tarolli P, Dragičević S. The Role of Gender in Preparedness and Response Behaviors towards Flood Risk in Serbia. in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2018;15(12).
doi:10.3390/ijerph15122761 .
Cvetković, Vladimir M., Roder, Giulia, Öcal, Adem, Tarolli, Paolo, Dragičević, Slavoljub, "The Role of Gender in Preparedness and Response Behaviors towards Flood Risk in Serbia" in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15, no. 12 (2018),
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph15122761 . .
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Knowledge of children and youth about forest fires: Discrepancies between basic perception and reality

Cvetković, Vladimir M.; Roder, Giulia; Öcal, Adem; Filipović, Marina; Janković, Bojan; Noji, Eric

(Ministarstvo odbrane Srbije - Vojnoizdavački zavod, Beograd, 2018)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Cvetković, Vladimir M.
AU  - Roder, Giulia
AU  - Öcal, Adem
AU  - Filipović, Marina
AU  - Janković, Bojan
AU  - Noji, Eric
PY  - 2018
UR  - https://rhinosec.fb.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/379
AB  - Forests have a vital role for all living things. Children understanding of forest phenomena is the important knowledge for various sectors such as educators, policymakers, environmentalists, etc. This paper deals with the factors that affect knowledge and perception of forest fires of students, aged 10 to 19, in the city of Belgrade. The research was conducted between October 20th, 2013 and February 3rd, 2014. The authors have used a method of surveying students in order to identify and describe the factors affecting their knowledge about forest fires. A total of 3,548 students from 18 schools in Belgrade participated in the survey. The results of the research show that there is a discrepancy between perception and reality that is what students think they know and what they actually know in very basic terms. This set of findings in combination with other findings of moderators replicates previous research on the need for educational programs to ensure there is a match between youth confidence about what they know of hazards and their actual knowledge levels. Mismatches between the two could have serious consequences in disaster risk reduction terms. Given basic knowledge gaps here, this translates into educational programming that then needs to take account of this basic discrepancy to ensure, even from the early ages, consistency between 'knowledge and coping confidence' and actual knowledge and ability to cope and respond.
PB  - Ministarstvo odbrane Srbije - Vojnoizdavački zavod, Beograd
T2  - Vojno delo
T1  - Knowledge of children and youth about forest fires: Discrepancies between basic perception and reality
VL  - 70
IS  - 1
SP  - 171
EP  - 185
DO  - 10.5937/vojdelo1801171C
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Cvetković, Vladimir M. and Roder, Giulia and Öcal, Adem and Filipović, Marina and Janković, Bojan and Noji, Eric",
year = "2018",
abstract = "Forests have a vital role for all living things. Children understanding of forest phenomena is the important knowledge for various sectors such as educators, policymakers, environmentalists, etc. This paper deals with the factors that affect knowledge and perception of forest fires of students, aged 10 to 19, in the city of Belgrade. The research was conducted between October 20th, 2013 and February 3rd, 2014. The authors have used a method of surveying students in order to identify and describe the factors affecting their knowledge about forest fires. A total of 3,548 students from 18 schools in Belgrade participated in the survey. The results of the research show that there is a discrepancy between perception and reality that is what students think they know and what they actually know in very basic terms. This set of findings in combination with other findings of moderators replicates previous research on the need for educational programs to ensure there is a match between youth confidence about what they know of hazards and their actual knowledge levels. Mismatches between the two could have serious consequences in disaster risk reduction terms. Given basic knowledge gaps here, this translates into educational programming that then needs to take account of this basic discrepancy to ensure, even from the early ages, consistency between 'knowledge and coping confidence' and actual knowledge and ability to cope and respond.",
publisher = "Ministarstvo odbrane Srbije - Vojnoizdavački zavod, Beograd",
journal = "Vojno delo",
title = "Knowledge of children and youth about forest fires: Discrepancies between basic perception and reality",
volume = "70",
number = "1",
pages = "171-185",
doi = "10.5937/vojdelo1801171C"
}
Cvetković, V. M., Roder, G., Öcal, A., Filipović, M., Janković, B.,& Noji, E.. (2018). Knowledge of children and youth about forest fires: Discrepancies between basic perception and reality. in Vojno delo
Ministarstvo odbrane Srbije - Vojnoizdavački zavod, Beograd., 70(1), 171-185.
https://doi.org/10.5937/vojdelo1801171C
Cvetković VM, Roder G, Öcal A, Filipović M, Janković B, Noji E. Knowledge of children and youth about forest fires: Discrepancies between basic perception and reality. in Vojno delo. 2018;70(1):171-185.
doi:10.5937/vojdelo1801171C .
Cvetković, Vladimir M., Roder, Giulia, Öcal, Adem, Filipović, Marina, Janković, Bojan, Noji, Eric, "Knowledge of children and youth about forest fires: Discrepancies between basic perception and reality" in Vojno delo, 70, no. 1 (2018):171-185,
https://doi.org/10.5937/vojdelo1801171C . .
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