Risk Perception in a Developing Country: The Case of Chile

摘要: In this work we characterize risk perception in Chile, based on the psychometric paradigm, exploring difference between perceived social and personal risk. For purpose, conducted a survey including 54 hazards, 16 attributes, 3 constructs. The survey, divided into four parts, was administered to 508 residents of Santiago, Chile. Using factor analysis, three main factors, which accounted for 80% sample's variance, were identified: 1, commonly called "Dread Risk" literature, explained 37% variance; 2, "Unknown Risk," 28%; 3, "Personal Effect," 15% variance. On average, individuals themselves as less exposed with more control knowledge about them than general population. OLS regression models used test association factors. risk, 1 had greatest explanatory power, while 2 negative sign. only factors significant, having power. Risk denial (defined risk) associated only, desired actual regulation levels proved positive all thus indicating that Chileans are dissatisfied current level hazards analyzed. comparison data at aggregate individual subject's suggests analysis overestimates magnitude correlations it still reflects tendency responses.