Risk perception, trust and public engagement in nuclear decision-making in Hong Kong

摘要: Abstract The extent to which nuclear energy can be a feasible option has re-emerged as subject of widespread debate following the Fukushima accident in Japan. However, relatively little is known about how public inputs improve decision-making. This paper aims provide better understanding opinions regarding by examining its risk perception, trust and engagement dimensions. Based on survey Hong Kong residents (n=509), we make some observations. Firstly, offer empirical evidence that affirms theoretical connections between trust, context energy. Secondly, our logistic regression analysis indicates demographics, perceptions efficacy are factors explaining greater risks opposition. Thirdly, conceptual model sheds light complexity concept, specifies aspects influential contexts perception choices. Our findings suggest government must ensure building receives prominent attention decision-making, it should avoid excessive reliance business sector assume key role for itself enhancing