Perception of risk from electric and magnetic fields: Stress effects and psychological aspects
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Resumo: | The present study aimed to investigate the perception of risk in the Brazilian population related to electric and magnetic fields. Six hundred adults were recruited from the surrounding communities. Three hundred of them lived in large cities and an equal number lived in small towns. A short questionnaire was constructed to assess risk perception, trust in government to control risk exposure, level of comfort with exposure to extra-low-frequency electromagnetic fields, measures perceived as necessary to reduce emotional discomfort, and trust in the regulatory agencies. The Lipp Inventory of Stress Symptoms for Adults was applied to assess stress levels. Findings indicate that the majority of the participants in this study did not trust the Government to provide protective measures from exposure to electric and magnetic fields, did not trust the regulatory agencies, felt that there is no adequate risk control and thought about it frequently, and some felt that line installations were being performed in excess and that this should be stopped. Results endorse the need for risk education and indicate that risk perception and feelings should be considered before starting new line installations. Risk communication should incorporate knowledge regarding social cognition since a large proportion of the people were concerned about electric and magnetic fields. Lack of communication can lead to a rejection of necessary transmission line installation, and to unnecessary or exaggerated fear. |
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Perception of risk from electric and magnetic fields: Stress effects and psychological aspectsPercepção de risco de campos elétricos e magnéticos: efeitos do estresse e outros aspectos psicológicosElectromagnetic fieldsRisk perceptionStressCampos eletromagnéticosPercepção de riscoEstresseThe present study aimed to investigate the perception of risk in the Brazilian population related to electric and magnetic fields. Six hundred adults were recruited from the surrounding communities. Three hundred of them lived in large cities and an equal number lived in small towns. A short questionnaire was constructed to assess risk perception, trust in government to control risk exposure, level of comfort with exposure to extra-low-frequency electromagnetic fields, measures perceived as necessary to reduce emotional discomfort, and trust in the regulatory agencies. The Lipp Inventory of Stress Symptoms for Adults was applied to assess stress levels. Findings indicate that the majority of the participants in this study did not trust the Government to provide protective measures from exposure to electric and magnetic fields, did not trust the regulatory agencies, felt that there is no adequate risk control and thought about it frequently, and some felt that line installations were being performed in excess and that this should be stopped. Results endorse the need for risk education and indicate that risk perception and feelings should be considered before starting new line installations. Risk communication should incorporate knowledge regarding social cognition since a large proportion of the people were concerned about electric and magnetic fields. Lack of communication can lead to a rejection of necessary transmission line installation, and to unnecessary or exaggerated fear. O estudo teve como objetivo investigar a percepção de risco relacionada a campos eletromagnéticos de baixa frequência na população brasileira. Participaram seiscentos adultos, sendo metade constituída por habitantes de cidades grandes e a outra metade por habitantes de cidades pequenas. Um breve questionário foi utilizado para avaliar: (1) percepção de risco associada aos campos eletromagnéticos; (2) confiança no governo para proteger o povo do risco de exposição; (3) nível de conforto emocional frente à exposição às linhas de transmissão elétrica; (4) medidas percebidas como capazes de reduzir desconforto emocional; e (5) confiança nas concessionárias. Adicionalmente, foi aplicado o Inventário de Sintomas de Stress de Lipp, com o intuito de identificar o nível de estresse dos respondentes. Os dados indicaram que a maioria dos participantes (51,59%) deste estudo não confia que o governo tome as medidas necessárias para controlar os riscos; 28,05% não confiam nas concessionárias quanto ao controle de exposição excessiva; 33,0% sentem que não há um controle adequado do risco; e 17,00% pensam que a instalação de linhas de transmissão é excessiva, devendo-se parar com sua colocação. Os dados mostram a necessidade de se implementar um programa de educação quanto aos riscos reais, que leve em consideração o modo de pensar e sentir do povo brasileiro, antes de se instalar novas linhas de transmissão. A falta de comunicação pode levar o povo a rejeitar a instalação de linhas de transmissão necessárias e criar um medo desproporcional quanto a este assunto. Núcleo de Editoração - PUC-Campinas2013-12-31info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfhttps://periodicos.puc-campinas.edu.br/estpsi/article/view/8694Psychological Studies; Vol. 30 No. 4 (2013): Estudos de Psicologia (Campinas)Estudos de Psicologia; Vol. 30 Núm. 4 (2013): Estudos de Psicologia (Campinas)Estudos de Psicologia; v. 30 n. 4 (2013): Estudos de Psicologia (Campinas)1982-0275reponame:Estudos de Psicologia (Campinas)instname:Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas (PUC-CAMPINAS)instacron:PUC_CAMPenghttps://periodicos.puc-campinas.edu.br/estpsi/article/view/8694/6117Copyright (c) 2023 Marilda Emmanuel Novaes LIPP, Flavio Eitor BARBIERI, Leonel SANTÁNNA, Ana Paula JUSTO, Ana Carolina CABRAL, Sabrina GALLO, Leeka KHEIFETShttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessLIPP, Marilda Emmanuel NovaesBARBIERI, Flavio EitorSANTÁNNA, LeonelJUSTO, Ana PaulaCABRAL, Ana CarolinaGALLO, SabrinaKHEIFETS, Leeka2024-05-03T18:05:09Zoai:ojs.periodicos.puc-campinas.edu.br:article/8694Revistahttps://seer.sis.puc-campinas.edu.br/seer/index.php/estudosPRIhttps://seer.sis.puc-campinas.edu.br/seer/index.php/estudos/oaisbi.ne_estpsi@puc-campinas.edu.br||estudosdepsicologia@puc-campinas.edu.br||psychologicalstudies@puc-campinas.edu.br1982-02750103-166Xopendoar:2024-05-03T18:05:09Estudos de Psicologia (Campinas) - Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas (PUC-CAMPINAS)false |
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Perception of risk from electric and magnetic fields: Stress effects and psychological aspects Percepção de risco de campos elétricos e magnéticos: efeitos do estresse e outros aspectos psicológicos |
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Perception of risk from electric and magnetic fields: Stress effects and psychological aspects |
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Perception of risk from electric and magnetic fields: Stress effects and psychological aspects LIPP, Marilda Emmanuel Novaes Electromagnetic fields Risk perception Stress Campos eletromagnéticos Percepção de risco Estresse |
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Perception of risk from electric and magnetic fields: Stress effects and psychological aspects |
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Perception of risk from electric and magnetic fields: Stress effects and psychological aspects |
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Perception of risk from electric and magnetic fields: Stress effects and psychological aspects |
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Perception of risk from electric and magnetic fields: Stress effects and psychological aspects |
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Perception of risk from electric and magnetic fields: Stress effects and psychological aspects |
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LIPP, Marilda Emmanuel Novaes |
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LIPP, Marilda Emmanuel Novaes BARBIERI, Flavio Eitor SANTÁNNA, Leonel JUSTO, Ana Paula CABRAL, Ana Carolina GALLO, Sabrina KHEIFETS, Leeka |
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BARBIERI, Flavio Eitor SANTÁNNA, Leonel JUSTO, Ana Paula CABRAL, Ana Carolina GALLO, Sabrina KHEIFETS, Leeka |
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LIPP, Marilda Emmanuel Novaes BARBIERI, Flavio Eitor SANTÁNNA, Leonel JUSTO, Ana Paula CABRAL, Ana Carolina GALLO, Sabrina KHEIFETS, Leeka |
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Electromagnetic fields Risk perception Stress Campos eletromagnéticos Percepção de risco Estresse |
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Electromagnetic fields Risk perception Stress Campos eletromagnéticos Percepção de risco Estresse |
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The present study aimed to investigate the perception of risk in the Brazilian population related to electric and magnetic fields. Six hundred adults were recruited from the surrounding communities. Three hundred of them lived in large cities and an equal number lived in small towns. A short questionnaire was constructed to assess risk perception, trust in government to control risk exposure, level of comfort with exposure to extra-low-frequency electromagnetic fields, measures perceived as necessary to reduce emotional discomfort, and trust in the regulatory agencies. The Lipp Inventory of Stress Symptoms for Adults was applied to assess stress levels. Findings indicate that the majority of the participants in this study did not trust the Government to provide protective measures from exposure to electric and magnetic fields, did not trust the regulatory agencies, felt that there is no adequate risk control and thought about it frequently, and some felt that line installations were being performed in excess and that this should be stopped. Results endorse the need for risk education and indicate that risk perception and feelings should be considered before starting new line installations. Risk communication should incorporate knowledge regarding social cognition since a large proportion of the people were concerned about electric and magnetic fields. Lack of communication can lead to a rejection of necessary transmission line installation, and to unnecessary or exaggerated fear. |
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