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KMID : 0893320100250030187
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Journal of Environmental Toxicology
2010 Volume.25 No. 3 p.187 ~ p.195
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Risk Communication Study for Nanotechnology Using Risk Cognitive Map
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Choi Chan-Woong
Jeong Ji-Yoon
Hwang Myung-Sil
Jung Ki-Kyung
Lee Hyo-Min
Lee Kwang-Ho
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Abstract
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Nanotechnology is the fastest growing area in scientific research and it has important applications in a wide variety of fields. Nevertheless, consumers encountered this new technology without any identification of risks and benefits. Also until now, there are no specific safety evaluation methods for nanotechnology. For this reason, we studied risk communication strategy for nanotechnology to prepare its application in commercialized products on public. A survey was conducted to identify the differences in perception between public (N=110) and expert (N=37) toward applied nanotechnology in food, drugs and cosmetic products. The survey results were used to draw up a risk cognitive map which was introduced by Paul Slovic, and the perception level of public and expert on nanotechnology was evaluated. As a result of the survey, public recognized nanotechnology as "unknown but low dread" risk factor, but expert recognized it as "unknown and high dread" risk factor. These results indicate that there are perception differences between two groups. Several risk communication strategies are reported including care, consensus and risk communication. In the case of nanotechnology, it contains both risks and benefits. Considering the nature of nanotechnology, the "consensus communication" which informs consumers about risks and benefits of issues is the most appropriate strategy.
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KEYWORD
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Nanotechnology, Risk cognitive map, Risk communication
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