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Korean Society of Radiological Science (대한방사선과학회)
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Effects of the Radiation Benefits and Hazards on Overcoming Recognition of Fukushima Nuclear Disaster Using the Structural Equation Modeling

구조방정식모형을 이용한 방사선 이익성과 위험성이 후쿠시마 원전사고 극복 인식에 미치는 영향

  • Seoung, Youl-Hun (Department of Radiological Science, College of Health Medical Science, Cheongju University)
  • 성열훈 (청주대학교 보건의료과학대학 방사선학과)
  • Received : 2018.03.09
  • Accepted : 2018.03.28
  • Published : 2018.04.30
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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze the structural relationship between radiation hazards and radiation benefits effecting on overcoming recognition of Fukushima nuclear disaster (FND) in Japan by using structural equation modeling (SEM). The subjects were 248 undergraduates from one university in Chungbuk province in Korea. From June 1, 2017 to July 30, 2017, we conducted a questionnaire survey on the radiation hazards and radiation benefits and on the overcoming recognition of FND. As a result, it showed that the recognition of radiation hazards has a significant effect on the benefits of radiation, but does not directly affect the overcoming recognition of FND. However, the recognition of radiation benefits has been mediating between radiation hazards perception and the overcoming recognition of FND. Therefore, it can be empirically confirmed that despite the radiation hazards the recognition of overcoming the FND depends on the level of radiation benefits by using the SEM.

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