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Factors for Self-Protective Behavior against Extreme Weather Events in the Philippines

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  • Jana Lorena Werg

    (Department of Geography, Humboldt-University Berlin, 10117 Berlin, Germany)

  • Torsten Grothmann

    (Ecological Economics Group, Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, 26129 Oldenburg, Germany)

  • Michael Spies

    (Centre for Econics and Ecosystem Management, Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development, 16225 Eberswalde, Germany)

  • Harald A. Mieg

    (Department of Geography, Humboldt-University Berlin, 10117 Berlin, Germany)

Abstract

We report the results on factors for self-protective behavior against weather extremes such as extreme heat events, drought, and heavy precipitation. Our research draws on the Model of Private Proactive Adaptation to Climate Change (MPPACC). We developed a survey instrument incorporating the main aspects of the MPPACC and other factors from related research work that are assumed to explain why some people show self-protective behavior while others do not. The interview survey was conducted with a non-random sample of 210 respondents from three Philippine cities, namely Baguio, Dagupan, and Tuguegarao. The results reveal the importance of adaptation appraisal, including the perceived feasibility of self-protective measures, the perceived adaptation knowledge, and, with limitations, the perception of actions taken by neighbors or friends. We also show that perceptions of past weather trends are closely linked to risk perception but are only partly corroborated by weather station data. Implications for fostering self-protective behavior are making use of time windows right after an extreme weather event and focusing on enhancing adaptation appraisal.

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  • Jana Lorena Werg & Torsten Grothmann & Michael Spies & Harald A. Mieg, 2020. "Factors for Self-Protective Behavior against Extreme Weather Events in the Philippines," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(15), pages 1-25, July.
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