The Impact of Psychological Distance on Judging Satisfaction with Nuclear Energy Policy via Knowledge Calibration and an Integrated Causal Path Model

The Impact of Psychological Distance on Judging Satisfaction with Nuclear Energy Policy via Knowledge Calibration and an Integrated Causal Path Model

This study investigated how, through knowledge calibration and a causal path model, psychological distance can explain the level of satisfaction with nuclear energy policy. The investigation used multiple regression analysis and path analysis to explore relationships among variables. Data from 1056...

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Main Authors: Byoung Joon Kim, Seoyong Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Energies
Subjects:
psychological distance
policy satisfaction
knowledge calibration
risk perception
nuclear energy policy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/14/18/5774
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spelling doaj-d7591257bf5144a1a5aa732483e81a202021-09-26T00:05:05ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732021-09-01145774577410.3390/en14185774The Impact of Psychological Distance on Judging Satisfaction with Nuclear Energy Policy via Knowledge Calibration and an Integrated Causal Path ModelByoung Joon Kim0Seoyong Kim1Department of Public Administration, Kookmin University, Seoul 02707, KoreaDepartment of Public Administration, Ajou University, Suwon 16499, KoreaThis study investigated how, through knowledge calibration and a causal path model, psychological distance can explain the level of satisfaction with nuclear energy policy. The investigation used multiple regression analysis and path analysis to explore relationships among variables. Data from 1056 adults revealed that more knowledge-calibrated individuals have more positive attitudes toward nuclear energy policy. In addition, the psychological distance influences policy satisfaction by mediation of perceived risk of nuclear energy. This study aimed to increase the understanding of the dynamic of satisfaction with and acceptance of nuclear energy policy among stakeholders. Thus, based on the construal level theory, the study addressed the importance of knowledge and psychological distance in explaining variation in satisfaction and acceptance about nuclear policy.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/14/18/5774psychological distancepolicy satisfactionknowledge calibrationrisk perceptionnuclear energy policy
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author Byoung Joon Kim
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The Impact of Psychological Distance on Judging Satisfaction with Nuclear Energy Policy via Knowledge Calibration and an Integrated Causal Path Model
Energies
psychological distance
policy satisfaction
knowledge calibration
risk perception
nuclear energy policy
author_facet Byoung Joon Kim
Seoyong Kim
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title The Impact of Psychological Distance on Judging Satisfaction with Nuclear Energy Policy via Knowledge Calibration and an Integrated Causal Path Model
title_short The Impact of Psychological Distance on Judging Satisfaction with Nuclear Energy Policy via Knowledge Calibration and an Integrated Causal Path Model
title_full The Impact of Psychological Distance on Judging Satisfaction with Nuclear Energy Policy via Knowledge Calibration and an Integrated Causal Path Model
title_fullStr The Impact of Psychological Distance on Judging Satisfaction with Nuclear Energy Policy via Knowledge Calibration and an Integrated Causal Path Model
title_full_unstemmed The Impact of Psychological Distance on Judging Satisfaction with Nuclear Energy Policy via Knowledge Calibration and an Integrated Causal Path Model
title_sort impact of psychological distance on judging satisfaction with nuclear energy policy via knowledge calibration and an integrated causal path model
publisher MDPI AG
series Energies
issn 1996-1073
publishDate 2021-09-01
description This study investigated how, through knowledge calibration and a causal path model, psychological distance can explain the level of satisfaction with nuclear energy policy. The investigation used multiple regression analysis and path analysis to explore relationships among variables. Data from 1056 adults revealed that more knowledge-calibrated individuals have more positive attitudes toward nuclear energy policy. In addition, the psychological distance influences policy satisfaction by mediation of perceived risk of nuclear energy. This study aimed to increase the understanding of the dynamic of satisfaction with and acceptance of nuclear energy policy among stakeholders. Thus, based on the construal level theory, the study addressed the importance of knowledge and psychological distance in explaining variation in satisfaction and acceptance about nuclear policy.
topic psychological distance
policy satisfaction
knowledge calibration
risk perception
nuclear energy policy
url https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/14/18/5774
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