Risk perception : a systematic review of concepts and research results

Abstract

The paper intended to review the state of the art in the field of risk perception with specific emphasis on European studies. Like in any review a selection has to be made with respect to the concepts, the analytical frame works and the empirical results reported. The review is certainly based by subjective preferences and interpretations of the author, but it was attempted to include all relevant information and to put the results of the research studies in a perspective. Only a small fraction of conducted empirical research could be presented in order to keep the paper brief and precise, but enough cross references have been made for those who want to study the formation of risk perception more intensively.