A THEORY OF PLANNED BEHAVIOUR FRAMEWORK FOR EXAMINING CITIZENS’ PREPAREDNESS FOR EARTHQUAKE DISASTERS

Marina Dabetić, Jovan Veselinović, Branko Velov

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https://doi.org/10.22190/TEME260120021D
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313
Last page
330

Abstract


The paper presents a scientific analysis of the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB), a widely recognised framework in the study of human behaviour. The primary objective is to conceptually examine the theory’s application to citizens’ preparedness for natural disasters, specifically earthquakes. The TPB is among the most prominent models in the behavioural sciences, as it elucidates the motivational factors that influence behaviour. According to its core postulates, intentions serve as immediate predictors of behaviour. Intentions represent an individual’s readiness to invest effort in performing a specific behaviour and arise from the interaction of three components: attitudes toward the behaviour, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control. Special attention is given to understanding citizens’ preparedness and to analysing variables identified as predictors of behaviour in the context of earthquake preparedness, including both personal and environmental factors. Previous research indicates that gender, risk perception, age, marital status, educational attainment, economic status, and home ownership are associated with the adoption of preventive measures in the event of an earthquake.


Keywords

disaster risk management, Theory of Planned Behaviour, natural disasters, earthquakes, preparedness.

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