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Tsuchiya, Tomoko; Taniguchi, Taketoshi; Kosugi, M.; Onodera, Setsuo; Takemura, Kazuhisa; Tatewaki, Isao; Nakamura, Hirofumi; Yonezawa, Rika; Morioka, Toshio

doi:10.3392/sociotechnica.6.16

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“…Academic societies involved in radiation protection in Japan and other countries had recognised the need to disseminate accurate information and clear public communication based on experiences prior to the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident (the 'Fukushima accident'), for example, the Chernobyl accident (1984) and the Tokai-mura Japan Nuclear Fuel Conversion Company criticality accident (1999) [1,2]. The Japan Health Physics Society (JHPS), of which we are members, discussed public understanding (PU) activities and risk communication even before the Fukushima accident.…”

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Review of engagement activities to promote awareness of radiation and its associated risk amongst the Japanese public before and after the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident

Sakoda¹,

Nomura²,

Kuroda³

et al. 2021

J. Radiol. Prot.

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Following the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident in 2011, many radiation experts directly experienced a vast gap between ideal and real public understanding (PU) of radiation in risk communication. Therefore, this study collated and reviewed information about PU activities for radiation and its risk that six Japanese academic societies—which seem to be socially neutral expert communities—related to radiation and radiation risk conducted before and after the accident. Activities these radiation-related societies provided to the general public were discussed from the following perspectives: (a) difficulties in two-way communication due to resources, motivation and public interest and concerns; (b) balance between academic research and PU activities; (c) academic societies’ building trust with the public while ensuring member experts’ neutrality and independence; and (d) discussions among academic societies to prepare for public engagement. We hope that this paper encourages experts and academic societies in radiation protection to hold more national and international discussions about their roles in public communication and outreach.

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Review of engagement activities to promote awareness of radiation and its associated risk amongst the Japanese public before and after the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident

Sakoda¹,

Nomura²,

Kuroda³

et al. 2021

J. Radiol. Prot.

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Lexical analysis suggests differences between subgroups in anxieties over radiation exposure in Fukushima

Hasegawa

Takahashi

Nemoto

et al. 2018

Journal of Radiation Research

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Although many experts have attempted communication about radiation risk, fears about radiation exposure stemming from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident remain deeply rooted. The characteristics of the anxiety vary with social background, which makes it difficult to alleviate with one approach. Our ultimate goal is therefore to create risk-communication materials tailored to various groups with differing social backgrounds. Towards that end, the purpose of the present study was to clarify potential factors associated with radiation-related anxieties within these groups. After obtaining informed consent, we conducted focus group interviews (FGIs) with Fukushima residents from various social groups, including evacuees, emergency responders, government personnel, medical staff, and decontamination workers. We obtained narrative comments specifically related to the following two themes: (i) lessons learned (at work or home) in light of one’s position in society, and (ii) health issues. After transcribing the comments, we examined potential factors associated with radiation-related anxieties using both quantitative and qualitative study methods simultaneously, using the KH Coder software and the Steps for Coding and Theorization (SCAT) method respectively. FGIs were undertaken with 141 persons. Categories, words and storylines extracted in this study might indicate potential anxieties that are unique to each group, but our analysis also suggested that some anxieties were common to all groups. We expect to continue the analyses and, ultimately, to establish group-tailored risk-communication materials for achieving our final goal of adapting and better managing risk-communication efforts to help people deal more effectively with the scientific, technological and societal changes that came about after the disaster.

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Review of engagement activities to promote awareness of radiation and its associated risk amongst the Japanese public before and after the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident

Review of engagement activities to promote awareness of radiation and its associated risk amongst the Japanese public before and after the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident

Lexical analysis suggests differences between subgroups in anxieties over radiation exposure in Fukushima

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