Comparative Optimism, Perceived Control, Knowledge of Security Devices and the Behavior in Case of Road Tunnel Fire
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https://doi.org/10.24837/pru.v5i2.328Keywords:
accident severity, causal attribution, risk perception, comparative optimism, bad luck, errorAbstract
This article presents a study aiming at investigating the effect of comparative optimism, anxiety, safety devices awareness on behavioural intention in case of a fire in a road tunnel. One hundred and fifty-one road users (firemen, truck drivers, regular drivers, and driving-school students) filled out a questionnaire measuring their perceptions of risks, their awareness of safety devices, and their behavioural intentions in case of a fire. Results show differences in perceptions between each category of participants and an interaction between anxiety and perceived control on comparative optimism. High professional practice with risk management lead to a better perception. For people with a low level of anxiety, comparative optimism is as high as perceived control is high. While for people with high level of anxiety, no variation was observed in comparative optimism according to the perceived control. We also found an effect of safety devices awareness on behavioural intentions. People with more rescue devices awareness tended to take less risk. Bearing on such results, suggestions are made for the improvement of communication in case of a fire and to develop users training in accordance with tunnel security specificities.
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Causse, P. (2003). Jugements comparatifs du risque et optimisme comparatif : le cas de la conduite automobile. Thèse de doctorat de 3e cycle, université de Grenoble, Grenoble.
Dalziel,J. R.; Job R. F. S.(1997). Motor vehicle accidents, fatigue, and optimism bias in taxidrivers. Accident Analysis and Prevention, 29(4), 489-494
Dewberry, C., Ing, M., James, S., Nixon, M., & Richardson, S. (1990). Anxiety and unrealistic optimism. The Journal of Social Psychology, 130(2), 151-156.
Dosne, R. (2002). Incendie dans le tunnel routier du Saint-Gothard. Face au risque, 379, 27-30.
Endler, N. S., & Parker, J. D. A. (1990). The multidimensional assessment of coping : A critical evaluation. Journal of Personality and
Social Psychology, 58, 844-854.
Endler, N.S., & Parker, D.A. (1994). Assessment of multidimensional coping : task, emotions, and avoidance strategies. Psychological Assessment, 6 (1), 50-60.
Hoorens, V., & Smits, T. (2001). Why do controllable events elicit stronger comparative optimism than uncontrollable events? Revue Internationale de Psychologie Sociale, 4, 11- 43.
Klein, F., Taylor, C. (2000). Optimistic bias and precautionary behavior : a longitudinal study of self-other vs. self-standard differences. Dissertation Abstracts International, 60(9), 4963.
Kouabenan, D.R. (1998). Beliefs and the perception of risks and accidents. Risk Analysis, 18(3), 243-252.
Kouabenan, D.R. (1999). Explication naïve de l’accident et prévention. Paris : Presse universitaire de France.
Kouabenan, D.R., Desrichard, O., Dubois, M., De Gaudemaris, R., Mallaret, M.R., & Scarnato, F. (2003). Du diagnostic épidémiologique à la perception des risques de contamination par le SAMR (staphylocoque doré) en milieu hospitalier. In : Kouabenan, R. & Dubois, M., Les risques professionnels : évolution des approches, nouvelles perspectives, Toulouse, Octares Editions, 87-104.
Langer, E.J. (1975). The illusion of control. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 32(2), 311-328.
Ministère de l’intérieur, Ministère de l’équipement, des transports et du logement (2000). Circulaire interministérielle numéro 2000-63 du 25 août 2000 relative à la sécurité dans les tunnels du réseau routier national (NOR : EQUR001042C). http://www.equipement.gouv.fr/cetu/securite/fichiers.pdf/circulaire_2000-63.pdf
Natalier, K. (2001). Motorcyclists’ interpretations of risk and hazard. Journal of Sociology, 37(1), 65-80.
Papaioannou, P., & Georgiou, G. (2003). Human behaviour in tunnel accidents and incidents: end-users, operators and response teams. Rapport du projet europpéen UPTUN, n° GRD1-2001-40739.
Perry, R.W., Lindell, M.K., & Greene, M.R. (1982). Threat perception and public response to volcano hazard. Journal of Social Psychology. 110, 199-204.
Rogalski, J. (1994). Formation aux activités collectives. Le Travail Humain. 57(4), 367- 386.
Rogalski, J. (2003). Aspects cognitifs, organisationnels et temporels du traitement professionnel du risque (Sapeurs pompiers de la Sécurité civile). In : Kouabenan, R. & Dubois, M., Les risques professionnels : évolution des approches, nouvelles perspectives, Toulouse, Octares Editions, 57-82.
Rogalski, J., & Samurçay, R. (1994). Analysing communication in complex distributed decision-making. Ergonomics. 11, 1329- 1343.
Rolland, J.-P. (1998). Manuel du CISS. Paris : Les Éditions du Centre de Psychologie appliquée. Adaptation française de l’inventaire de coping pour situations stressantes de N. S. Endler et J. D. A. Parker.
Rothengatter, T. (2002). Drivers’ illusions – no more risk. Transportation Research part F, 5, 249-258.
Samurçay, R., & Delsart, F. (1994). Collective activities in dynamic environment management : functionning and efficiency. Le Travail Humain. 57(3), 251-270.
Samurçay, R., & Rogalski, J. (1993). Cooperative work and decision making in emergency management. Le Travail humain. 56 (1), 53-77.
Slovic, P., Fischhoff, B., & Lichtenstein, S. (1981). Perceived risk : psychological factors and social implications. Procedings of Research Soc. Lond. A376, 17-34.
Weinstein, N.D. (1980). Unrealistic optimism about future life events. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 39(5), 806-820.
Welkenhuysen, M., Evers-Kiebooms, G., Decruyenaere, M., & Van Den Berghe, H. (1996). Unrealistic optimism and genetic risk. Psychology and Health, 11, 479-492.
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2020-01-21
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Gandit, M., Kouabenan, D. R., & Caroly, S. . (2020). Comparative Optimism, Perceived Control, Knowledge of Security Devices and the Behavior in Case of Road Tunnel Fire. Psihologia Resurselor Umane, 5(2), 58–71. https://doi.org/10.24837/pru.v5i2.328
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