Household adjustment to earthquake hazard - A review of research

Data from 23 studies confirm theoretical predictions that households' adopt ion of earthquake hazard adjustments is correlated with their perceptions o f the hazard and alternative adjustments, demographic characteristics, and social influences. However, some findings require modification of existing theories of hazard adjustment. Examination of the methods used in previous investigations underscores a need for better theories, more complete testin g of existing theories, and improved data analytic and data reporting proce dures in future tests of those theories.