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Risk behaviour is to a large extent socially and culturally learnt, but not determined
30.09.2018
To avoid general and vague predictions and statements of Cultural Theory that were criticized, it can be said that what is dangerous and what is perceived as risk or risky behaviour is to a large extent socially and culturally learned, but not quite determined (Oltedal et al., 2004).
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Applicable to:
Cultural Factors: Norms/values, Customs/traditions/rituals, Individual/collective memory
Hazards: Natural hazards, Man-made non-intentional hazards or emergency situations, Man-made intentional hazards
Disaster Phases: Prevention
Types of Actors Concerned: Non-active citizens
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