Residents' Responses to Wildland Fire Programs: A Review of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies

Absher, James D.; Vaske, Jerry J.; Shelby, Lori B.

ISBN 10: 1480172081 / ISBN 13: 9781480172081

Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Residents' Responses to Wildland Fire Programs: A Review of Cognitive and Behavioral Studies
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1480172081
• ISBN 13: 9781480172081
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

A compilation and summary of four research studies is presented. They were aimed at developing a theoretical and practical understanding of homeowners’ attitudes and behaviors in the wildland-urban interface (WUI) in relation to the threat from wildland fires. Individual studies focused on models and methods that measured (1) value orientations (patterns of basic beliefs) toward natural processes, (2) attitudes toward wildland fire policies, and (3) behavioral intentions to adopt defensible space activities or support agency policies/actions. This report presents some of the key findings from these studies, highlights the practical consequences of adopting a theory-based approach to understanding wildland fire management in urbanized areas, and suggests strategies for successful wildfire-prevention education programs.