Correlation and significance.

The relationship between housing conditions and risk perception is overlooked commonly in disaster studies. Correspondingly, this research study helps in filling this research gap by answering the two main following research questions, 1) Does individuals’ perception of hurricane risk vary based on their housing conditions?, and 2) Does this risk perception, in turn, influence their intention to take a hurricane protective action? For data collection, a quantitative approach was utilized, involving an online questionnaire that was filled by 816 subjects from five cities in Florida: Miami, Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Gainesville, and Ocala. In order to answer the first research question, many housing physical characteristics were statistically tested through variance analyses based on the survey responses collected; however, the only statistically significant variance found in risk perception among the survey subjects was based on two housing conditions; 1) Required Dwelling Repairs, & 2) If the Dwelling is on Ground-Floor or not. The variance had a medium strength for Threat Possibility, but was very weak for Threat Severity. Similarly, to answer the second research question, correlation and regression analysis were conducted to test the relationship between Threat Possibility and Threat Severity and the intention of preparing a supply emergency kit, an evacuation plan, and a communication plan. Risk perception had a weak correlation to the intentions of hurricane protective behaviors. Across all regression models, neither threat possibility nor threat severity showed statistically significant associations (p > 0.01) with preparedness intentions. By identifying specific housing conditions that influence risk perception, this research study has the potential to inform targeted interventions and educational campaigns to improve disaster preparedness among vulnerable populations. This can lead to better resource allocation and more effective community outreach programs. Moreover, the findings can guide policymakers and urban planners in designing and implementing building codes and housing regulations that enhance safety and resilience against hurricanes. This can result in improved living conditions and reduced vulnerability for residents in hurricane-prone areas.

灾害研究中，住房条件与风险感知之间的关联常被忽视。据此，本研究通过解答以下两大核心研究问题以填补该研究空白：其一，个体对飓风风险的感知是否会因自身住房条件的不同而产生差异？其二，此类风险感知是否会反过来影响其采取飓风防护行动的意愿？
本研究采用定量研究方法开展数据收集，向美国佛罗里达州迈阿密、塔拉哈西、杰克逊维尔、盖恩斯维尔及奥卡拉五座城市的816名受访者发放线上问卷并回收有效数据。
为解答第一个研究问题，本研究基于回收的问卷数据，对多项住房物理特征开展方差分析以进行统计学检验。结果显示，仅两项住房条件对受访者的风险感知存在统计学意义上的显著差异：其一为房屋是否需要修缮（Required Dwelling Repairs），其二为住房是否位于首层。该差异对风险可能性感知（Threat Possibility）的解释力为中等水平，对风险严重性感知（Threat Severity）的解释力则极弱。
与之类似，为解答第二个研究问题，本研究通过相关分析与回归分析，检验了风险可能性感知、风险严重性感知与民众准备应急物资包、制定疏散计划及沟通计划的意愿三者间的关联。研究发现，风险感知与飓风防护行为意愿仅存在弱相关关系。在所有回归模型中，风险可能性感知与风险严重性感知均未与防灾准备意愿呈现统计学意义上的显著关联（p>0.01）。
本研究明确了影响风险感知的特定住房条件，可为面向脆弱群体的针对性干预措施与宣教活动提供参考，助力提升其防灾准备能力，进而实现更合理的资源分配与更高效的社区外展项目运营。此外，本研究结果可指导政策制定者与城市规划者设计并落实相关建筑规范与住房条例，以增强飓风易发区域建筑的抗灾安全性与韧性，最终改善当地居民的居住条件并降低其灾害脆弱性。