One of the most perplexing problems in risk analysis is why some relatively minor risks or
risk events, as assessed by technical experts, often elicit strong public concerns and result in
substantial impacts upon society and economy. This article sets forth a conceptual
framework that seeks to link systematically the technical assessment of risk with
psychological, sociological, and cultural perspectives of risk perception and risk‐related
behavior. The main thesis is that hazards interact with psychological, social, institutional …

One of the most perplexing problems in risk analysis is why some relatively minor risks or
risk events, as assessed by technical experts, often elicit strong public concerns and result in
substantial impacts upon society and economy. This chapter sets forth a conceptual
framework that seeks to link systematically the technical assessment of risk with
psychological, sociological and cultural perspectives of risk perception and risk-related
behaviour. The main thesis is that hazards interact with psychological, social, institutional …