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Table 4 Spearman’s Rho Correlations Among Composite Preparedness Scores and Ascription of Responsibility Beliefs/Perceived Self-Efficacy Statements

From: Household preparedness motivation in lahar hazard zones: assessing the adoption of preparedness behaviors among laypeople and response professionals in communities downstream from Mount Baker and Glacier Peak (USA) volcanoes

Statements

CP Score

CI(95%)

How responsible will each of the following entities be for your protection and providing necessary resources? a (n = 411)

 Self

0.19***

[0.10, 0.28]

 Friends & Family

0.13**

[0.03, 0.22]

 Local Emergency Services

-0.14**

[-0.23, -0.04]

 Community Members

0.07

[-0.03, 0.17]

 FEMA

-0.14**

[-0.23, -0.04]

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? b (n = 448)

 I have the knowledge and skills to ensure that I am prepared for a natural hazard:

0.43***

[0.35, 0.50]

 I have the ability to protect myself and/or others from the effects of a lahar:

0.19***

[0.10, 0.28]

 I have the ability to protect myself and/or others from the effects of a flood:

0.26***

[0.17, 0.34]

 I am confident that I will know what to do during and after a lahar:

0.25***

[0.16, 0.33]

 I am confident that I will know what to do during and after a flood:

0.31***

[0.22, 0.39]

  1. **Correlations significant at the p < 0.01 level. ***Correlations significant at the p < 0.001 level
  2. a Responses rated on a five-point scale with 1 = not responsible and 5 = very responsible
  3. b Responses rated on a five-point scale with 1 = strongly disagree and 5 = strongly agree
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Journal of Applied Volcanology

ISSN: 2191-5040

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