A Description on Cognitive, Affective and Behavioral Dimensions of Attitudes of University Students towards Disasters
Journal Title: Journal of the Human and Social Science Researches - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
In Turkey, an adequate level of awareness has not yet been achieved about consciousness and attitude towards disasters, and especially earthquakes which require attention because of their economic and social consequences. This study aims to explore Afyon Kocatepe University students’ attitudes towards disasters by incorporating cognitive, affective and behavioral dimensions of attitude. The study further investigates the relationship between dimensions and individual characteristics of participants. In this quantitative research, descriptive statistics, as well as T-Test, Variance Analysis and Explanatory Factor Analysis of the scale developed for the purposes of this research will be presented. The internal consistency of the scale is reported by high Cronbach’s Alpha values. The results reveal that participants have an inadequate knowledge level about disasters, high level of fear and anxiety, and inadequate ideal behaviors. In addition, some individual characteristics are found to impact on the dimensions of attitude.
Authors and Affiliations
Ayça Hatice TÜRKAN| Yrd. Doç. Dr., Afyon Kocatepe Üniversitesi F.E.Fakültesi Asst.Prof. Afyon Kocatepe University Faculty of Arts and Sciences aturkan@aku.edu.tr, İbrahim KILIÇ| Doç. Dr., Afyon Kocatepe Üniversitesi Vet. Fakültesi, Biyoistatistik Böl. Assoc.Prof. Afyon Kocatepe University Faculty of Veterinary Department Of Biostatistics kilicibrahim@hotmail.com
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