Vicki’s psychological sciences PhD examines human behaviour, weather-related decision-making and safety. That is how people find, interpret, use and respond to weather information and warnings, the skills they need, and what we can learn from expert decision-makers. I am interested in how people plan, make decisions, identify and manage weather hazards and other risks for their outdoor activities in remote environments in Antarctica and Australia. My research contributes to understanding how we may help people avoid weather hazards, be more aware and prepared, make safer decisions and be better able to adapt and cope with severe weather and extreme events.
Research keyword: Weather and People
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