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Learning by doing : de invloed van de actieve verwerking van een risicoboodschap op de zelfredzaamheid van kinderen

Domrose, J. (2015) Learning by doing : de invloed van de actieve verwerking van een risicoboodschap op de zelfredzaamheid van kinderen.

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Abstract:Current literature provides an extensive body of knowledge regarding the effective composition of risk messages from a content-wise perspective, with the ultimate aim of enhancing self-sufficiency in the domain of safety. However, research about the role of a message’s design, and hence its processing by the receiver, is limited. Therefore, the present research explored the effect of active risk message processing by the receiver on his or her self-sufficiency, as well as on the predictors risk perception, efficacy beliefs (response efficacy & self-efficacy) and social norm. An experimental study shows that children express more response efficacy, a more positive social norm and ultimately more intention to act self-sufficiently if they process a risk message actively instead of non-actively. These results seem to be mainly significant for a relatively unknown risk, while for a relatively familiar risk key differences are found between processing (experimental groups) and non-processing (control group) of a risk message. No significant difference was found between the active and non-active processing of a risk message with regard to actual self-sufficient behaviour, risk perception and self-efficacy. Limitations of the present research as well as theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
Item Type:Essay (Master)
Faculty:BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences
Subject:77 psychology
Programme:Psychology MSc (66604)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/68598
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