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Trust And Community Contexts: An Integrative Study Of Hazard Preparedness Influences In Hampton Roads, Virginia, Ogechukwu Agim Nwandu-Vincent

College of Business (Strome) Posters

Despite research findings that show the benefits of being prepared for hazard events, studies on hazard preparedness report that individuals, communities, and businesses are often poorly prepared. Several studies have determined that various factors and contexts (individual, environmental, social), social messaging, social influences, and information sources can play an important role in determining how a community prepares for and responds to a hazard (Wachinger et al., 2013; Paton & McClure, 2013; Lindell & Perry, 2012; Paton, 2007).

Higher levels of trust may lead to desired protective behaviors while lower levels may lead to low levels of engagement and compliance in …

An Importance-Performance Analysis Of Local And Destination Visitors To Monocacy National Battlefield, Colin Mccormack, Mckenzie Mosher, Caleb Scruggs, Chris Zajchowski, Jessica Fefer

College of Education & Professional Studies (Darden) Posters

The purpose of this study was to understand the evolving visitor experience at Monocacy National Battlefield (MONO) in Fredrick, Maryland and, specifically, the way this National Park Service site serves both its’ tourist and local visitors. MONO has two main demographics who utilize it: individuals seeking to learn about historical importance of the site in the Civil War and local recreational visitors from Frederick and surrounding communities. Due to MONO’s proximity to the more densely populated area of Fredrick and Civil War roots, it appeals to both of these populations, who find different uses in the park. Accordingly, we were …