Satisfaction with information about ionising radiation : a comparative study in Belgium and France

Abstract: In recent decades efforts have been made to meet societal expectations concerning public access to information and to enable citizens informed decision-making related to ionising radiation risks. But are people satisfied with the information provided and which factors influence this? This paper investigates lay persons satisfaction with the information about ionising radiation provided by different communicators in Belgium and France. In particular, it studies the potential influence of risk perception, confidence in authorities, knowledge and education. The study is based on data or... Mehr ...