Radon and cigarette smoking: perceptions of this synergistic health risk

Article Abstract:

This study compares two methods of assessing the perception of synergistic health risks related to cigarette smoking and radon exposure. Results indicate that scales based on relative risk judgements were more effective in measuring synergistic risk perception when compared to traditional scales with fewer response options.

United Kingdom, Measurement, Risk factors (Health), Perception, Perception (Psychology), Psychometrics, Health attitudes

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Conscientiousness, perceived risk, and risk-reduction behaviors: a preliminary study

Article Abstract:

This article examines the relationship between perceptions of health risks associated with radon and smoking and household smoking behavior. Results indicate that contentiousness and high levels of risk perception were related to stricter household smoking rules, fewer cigarettes smoked indoors, and a reduction of smoking in men.

Oregon, Health behavior, Risk perception, Clinical health psychology

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Personality traits, perceived risk, and risk-reduction behaviors: a further study of smoking and radon

Article Abstract:

A study examines personality traits which influence smoking behavior of smokers.

Behavior, Influence, Smokers, Personality traits

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