Taking a risk perception approach to improving beach swimming safety Research Completed
Title
Taking a risk perception approach to improving beach swimming safety
Lead Author
McCool, J. , Shanthi, N., Ameratunga, K., Moran, E., Robinson, M.
Organisation(s)
International Journal of Behavioral Medicine
Publication Year
2009
Publisher
International Society of Behavioral Medicine
Contacts
(New York)
Abstract
Beach swimming is generally associated with a healthy lifestyle, yet the risk of drowning is universally significant. The purpose of the study was to investigate the factors associated with safe swimming behavior. The conclusion of the study was that the effectiveness of water safety education programs could be strengthened by enhancing risk appraisal and coping skills and counter-acting the tendency of males and younger adults to overestimate their swimming ability and underestimate their risk with regard to drowning.
Keywords:
adult, Behavioural support, health knowledge, pyschology, recreation, safety, sports, swimming
How to access
For information on how to access the full text of this article, go to http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12529-009-9042-8 or contact your local or organisational library for assistance
Areas of Focus
Settings (location)
Provision (delivery type & infrastructure)
Topics
Views
1106
Added
November 8, 2011
Last Modified
July 4, 2012