A. Rustemli et An. Karanci, Correlates of earthquake cognitions and preparedness behavior in a victimized population, J SOC PSYCH, 139(1), 1999, pp. 91-101
A survey of earthquake victims in Erzincan (a town in Eastern Anatolia, Tur
key) was conducted 16 months after a major earthquake to explore the relati
ons of earthquake-related cognitions and preparedness behavior to a set of
personal, residential, experiential, and affect variables. Data from a samp
le of 461 adults representing different households indicated that earthquak
e expectations and preparedness could be predicted by fear, perceived contr
ol, and educational background. Results also indicated that damage anticipa
tion was related to height and perceived strength of residence as well as t
o perceived control and trust in officials. Severity of past experience did
not appear to have the predicted effect on quake cognitions and preparedne
ss.