Perception of hazards: the role of social trust and knowledge risk

Risk communication

• non-EMF risk factors

Risk perception

• risk estimation
• benefit
• risk knowledge
• trust in authorities/institutions

Endpoint

• relationship between trust, risk estimation and knowledge in risk factors

Considered exposure sources

• • microwave oven/heating device

Investigated group

91 studentsof Estern Washingtion University, USA, answered questions on activities and risk factors.