This study examines the crisis and subsequent media coverage of the Cincinnati riots and implicat... more This study examines the crisis and subsequent media coverage of the Cincinnati riots and implications for law enforcement.
Discusses the teaching content analysis and intercoder reliability to college students. Utilizati... more Discusses the teaching content analysis and intercoder reliability to college students. Utilization of content analysis in both written and oral communication; Fundamental concepts of content analytic methodology; Tips for teaching the concept of intercoder reliability, primarily to students that are apprehensive concerning statistical methods.
This article outlines a model of emergency communication for use in generating action in audience... more This article outlines a model of emergency communication for use in generating action in audience members. The model expands previous research by enlarging the framework of fear and self-efficacy. The model is first outlined explaining its theoretical dimensions and if followed by explanations of its validation. The next portion discusses its potential use for emergency practitioners. The article concludes with a description of how to use the model and where to obtain more information about the model. JEM AQ1 AQ2 *Several publications concerning Hazard and Outrage are referenced in this article. For further reading and a more in-depth coverage of the components of Hazard and Outrage see http://www.petersandman.com.
This study is a replication and extension of a previous study which investigated the relationship... more This study is a replication and extension of a previous study which investigated the relationship between gender, media use, and the perceived adequacy of mediated messages associated with Hurricane Katrina. The current replication examines gender, age, media use, and the perceived adequacy of mediated messages after Hurricane Ike. Surveys were collected from evacuated residents of the Houston metropolitan area. Results indicated difference in age for radio use and desire for information from interpersonal sources; difference also emerged for gender and information adequacy and accuracy. These findings are discussed, along with limitation and suggestions for future research.
Breakdowns in infrastructure can cause both physical and psychological harm. Examining the coping... more Breakdowns in infrastructure can cause both physical and psychological harm. Examining the coping strategies of individuals and the subsequent results of those strategies can aid recovery workers and inform emergency practitioners on how to prepare to meet the needs of the general population in such an event. Following the 2007 I-35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a self-report questionnaire was used to address the emotional state and coping behaviors of local residents. Consistent with prior work indicating that individuals respond to crisis-related stress with information seeking and other behaviors, the present study found that emotional distress in the period immediately following the collapse was related to the endorsement of a number of coping strategies. Furthermore, women reported experiencing higher levels of psychological distress than men and endorsed thinking and seeking information about the event more than men. Regardless of gender, thinking about the crisis was associated with a decrease in feelings of fright between the initial period after the crisis and several days after the event.
Previous research suggests that mediated information seeking may be especially strong during cris... more Previous research suggests that mediated information seeking may be especially strong during crises and other times of uncertainty, however, little is known about sex differences in both information seeking and responses under these conditions. The current study explores these differences using data collected from Minneapolis residents following the I-35W bridge collapse.
The article discusses various reports published within the issue which include one by Matthew See... more The article discusses various reports published within the issue which include one by Matthew Seeger and Dennis Gouran about the 2005 Atlantic Hurricane Season and another on the difficulties and obstacles to the effective study of communication and crisis.
The BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Disaster provides a multidisciplinary, international perspecti... more The BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Disaster provides a multidisciplinary, international perspective on one of the major disaster events within the United States during the last ten years. Scholars from various disciplines including sociology, political science, ecology, psychology, and criminal justice investigate the different components and issues associated with this event. The contributors address topics such as the social and historical context of fossil fuel use, steps within the technological disaster process, and similarities and differences between this disaster and other technological disasters. They also discuss the social and psychological impacts on Gulf Coast residents, the transformation of natural ecological systems, changes in risk assessment, and media portrayals of the Obama administration and its response to this disaster.
This study investigated the relationship between gender, age, media use and the perceived adequac... more This study investigated the relationship between gender, age, media use and the perceived adequacy of mediated messages associated with Hurricane Katrina. Surveys were collected from evacuated residents of the New Orleans metropolitan area. Results indicated that men had a better understanding of mediated instructions than woman. Differences for age were also found for importance of television and radio messages. As age increased so did the importance of television and radio as a desired medium. These findings are discussed, along with limitations of the study and suggestions for future research.
A continuing program of research points to faith and spirituality as a critical resource in manag... more A continuing program of research points to faith and spirituality as a critical resource in managing psychological duress, especially among minority communities in the United States. The current essay argues for crisis communication research and campaign efforts that partner with religious organizations in order to reach historically underserved and at-risk communities.
This study examines the crisis and subsequent media coverage of the Cincinnati riots and implicat... more This study examines the crisis and subsequent media coverage of the Cincinnati riots and implications for law enforcement.
Discusses the teaching content analysis and intercoder reliability to college students. Utilizati... more Discusses the teaching content analysis and intercoder reliability to college students. Utilization of content analysis in both written and oral communication; Fundamental concepts of content analytic methodology; Tips for teaching the concept of intercoder reliability, primarily to students that are apprehensive concerning statistical methods.
This article outlines a model of emergency communication for use in generating action in audience... more This article outlines a model of emergency communication for use in generating action in audience members. The model expands previous research by enlarging the framework of fear and self-efficacy. The model is first outlined explaining its theoretical dimensions and if followed by explanations of its validation. The next portion discusses its potential use for emergency practitioners. The article concludes with a description of how to use the model and where to obtain more information about the model. JEM AQ1 AQ2 *Several publications concerning Hazard and Outrage are referenced in this article. For further reading and a more in-depth coverage of the components of Hazard and Outrage see http://www.petersandman.com.
This study is a replication and extension of a previous study which investigated the relationship... more This study is a replication and extension of a previous study which investigated the relationship between gender, media use, and the perceived adequacy of mediated messages associated with Hurricane Katrina. The current replication examines gender, age, media use, and the perceived adequacy of mediated messages after Hurricane Ike. Surveys were collected from evacuated residents of the Houston metropolitan area. Results indicated difference in age for radio use and desire for information from interpersonal sources; difference also emerged for gender and information adequacy and accuracy. These findings are discussed, along with limitation and suggestions for future research.
Breakdowns in infrastructure can cause both physical and psychological harm. Examining the coping... more Breakdowns in infrastructure can cause both physical and psychological harm. Examining the coping strategies of individuals and the subsequent results of those strategies can aid recovery workers and inform emergency practitioners on how to prepare to meet the needs of the general population in such an event. Following the 2007 I-35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a self-report questionnaire was used to address the emotional state and coping behaviors of local residents. Consistent with prior work indicating that individuals respond to crisis-related stress with information seeking and other behaviors, the present study found that emotional distress in the period immediately following the collapse was related to the endorsement of a number of coping strategies. Furthermore, women reported experiencing higher levels of psychological distress than men and endorsed thinking and seeking information about the event more than men. Regardless of gender, thinking about the crisis was associated with a decrease in feelings of fright between the initial period after the crisis and several days after the event.
Previous research suggests that mediated information seeking may be especially strong during cris... more Previous research suggests that mediated information seeking may be especially strong during crises and other times of uncertainty, however, little is known about sex differences in both information seeking and responses under these conditions. The current study explores these differences using data collected from Minneapolis residents following the I-35W bridge collapse.
The article discusses various reports published within the issue which include one by Matthew See... more The article discusses various reports published within the issue which include one by Matthew Seeger and Dennis Gouran about the 2005 Atlantic Hurricane Season and another on the difficulties and obstacles to the effective study of communication and crisis.
The BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Disaster provides a multidisciplinary, international perspecti... more The BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Disaster provides a multidisciplinary, international perspective on one of the major disaster events within the United States during the last ten years. Scholars from various disciplines including sociology, political science, ecology, psychology, and criminal justice investigate the different components and issues associated with this event. The contributors address topics such as the social and historical context of fossil fuel use, steps within the technological disaster process, and similarities and differences between this disaster and other technological disasters. They also discuss the social and psychological impacts on Gulf Coast residents, the transformation of natural ecological systems, changes in risk assessment, and media portrayals of the Obama administration and its response to this disaster.
This study investigated the relationship between gender, age, media use and the perceived adequac... more This study investigated the relationship between gender, age, media use and the perceived adequacy of mediated messages associated with Hurricane Katrina. Surveys were collected from evacuated residents of the New Orleans metropolitan area. Results indicated that men had a better understanding of mediated instructions than woman. Differences for age were also found for importance of television and radio messages. As age increased so did the importance of television and radio as a desired medium. These findings are discussed, along with limitations of the study and suggestions for future research.
A continuing program of research points to faith and spirituality as a critical resource in manag... more A continuing program of research points to faith and spirituality as a critical resource in managing psychological duress, especially among minority communities in the United States. The current essay argues for crisis communication research and campaign efforts that partner with religious organizations in order to reach historically underserved and at-risk communities.
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