A diffuse and interdisciplinary field, risk communication research, is founded on how we
understand the process and purpose of communication more generally. To that end, this …

The situational theory of publics (STP), one of the most popular public relations theories,
provides a mechanism for the identification of publics and their information behaviors. The …

This study relies on state-of-the-art meta-analytical techniques to assess overall effects of
the Risk Information Seeking and Processing (RISP) model. The results support the utility of …

The global pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) poses serious health risks to
humans; yet, despite recommendations by governments and health organizations, a …

The health information environment surrounding COVID-19 is complex, with varying and
competing information. This study uses the risk information seeking and processing model …

Purpose The present research extends the existing literature of halal tourism and Muslims'
travel decision-making by applying information-seeking models and the planned behavior …

This study is focused on social cognitive variables that motivate information seeking and
information sharing related to Hurricane Harvey. Survey results from a nationally …

Guided by the risk information seeking and processing model, this study examines social
cognitive variables that motivate individuals to actively seek and process information related …

This book explores language practices, beliefs and management across a group of Polish
immigrant families in Australia, drawing on these case studies as a lens through which to …

This study tests the effects of environmental health risk messages on perceived risk,
information needs and decisions to seek information, testing a reduced risk information …