Examination of the factors that influence public perception of mythically-based human behavior in disaster conditions

• Main Authors: Cvetković Vladimir, Jovanović Marina
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Serbian Geographical Society 2020-01-01
• Series: Glasnik Srpskog Geografskog Društva
• Subjects: disasters; risk; public perception; mythically-based human behavior
• Online Access: http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0350-3593/2020/0350-35932002161C.pdf

Starting from the importance of risk perception for taking certain preventive measures to protect people and their property from disasters, the subject of the research is to examine the factors influencing public perception of mythically-based human behavior in disaster conditions. Using the random sampling method, 250 adult respondents were surveyed in the city of Belgrade, using a specially created and adapted survey questionnaire. The results of the research show that there is no statistically significant influence of gender, age, educational and economic factors on the public perception of human behavior in disaster conditions. The results of the research can be used to improve strategies and campaigns based on risk assessment, aimed at improving the safety of people in disasters.