Longitudinal study of appraisal at Three Mile Island: implications for life event research.
This study tests a path model which indicates the occurrence of appraisal following the accident at Three Mile Island (TMI). The model posits a causal relationship between trust in TMI-related authorities, perceived danger, perceived harm to health, and psychological distress. The implications of the findings for life event research are discussed in terms of the etiological significance of meaning, event consequences, and control.
Goldsteen
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Department of Health & Safety Studies, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign 61820.
Schorr
J K
JK
Goldsteen
K S
KS
D000059:Accidents; D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008016:Life Change Events; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009688:Nuclear Reactors; D010414:Pennsylvania; D011210:Power Plants; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000523:psychology; D012307:Risk Factors