Parents of preschool fire setters: perceptions of the child-play fire hazard
| Autor: | Donna M Faranda, Carol Pollack-Nelson, Nicholas K. Lim, Don Porth |
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| Rok vydání: | 2006 |
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Male Parents Adolescent Child Behavior Poison control Computer security computer.software_genre Risk Assessment Suicide prevention Fires Occupational safety and health Developmental psychology Intervention (counseling) Injury prevention Humans Medicine Child Set (psychology) reproductive and urinary physiology Aged Fire-setting business.industry Data Collection Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health Human factors and ergonomics Middle Aged United States Play and Playthings Child Preschool Female business Safety Research computer |
| Zdroj: | International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion. 13:171-177 |
| ISSN: | 1745-7319 1745-7300 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/17457300600579425 |
| Popis: | The present study sought to learn about risk perceptions held by parents of preschool fire-setters. A 41-item survey was distributed to 60 parents whose children, aged 6 years and younger, had previously set fires and who were involved in intervention programmes throughout the US. Most parents did not think their children would play with matches/lighters, or knew how to use these items, although some had witnessed their children playing with matches/lighters previously. Most parents reported having taken precautions to keep matches/lighters out of reach and also educating their children about fire. Regardless, children not only set fires, but in 40% of cases climbed to access the match/lighter. Parents' perceptions of their children's proclivity for fire play were not consistent with their actual fire-play behaviour. Parents underestimated the likelihood that their children would play with matches/lighters. Although most reportedly undertook preventative measures aimed at thwarting fire play, these strategies were ineffective. Traditionally relied upon precautionary techniques, such as storing lighters out of reach and discussing the dangers of fire, were not sufficient to stem interest and resultant fire play. |
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