Manifestations and measurement of mass panic reactions in prolonged emergency situations
https://doi.org/10.25016/2541-7487-2015-0-4-77-85
Abstract
The paper is focused on such manifestations of mass panic as increased intensity of emotions leading to overexcitation; feelings of danger and helplessness; uncritical perception of rumors. Results of studying panic manifestations in people exposed to a prolonged disaster (flood in Komsomolsk-on-Amure in 2013) are presented. Study sample included 223 subjects aged 17–56 (mean age 27.6 years). Behavior patterns were compared between conventional situations, retrospective evaluations at the time of flood and responses to information about potential flood in the near future. The study shows that the mass panic is most vividly manifested as increased emotions of prognosis (fear, fright and terror) and frustration (disappointment, despair and sorrow). The study results can help to diagnose rapidly panic manifestations in groups of people (including inhabitants of a city) during prolonged emergency situations.
About the Authors
S. V. Yaremtchuk
Amur State University of Humanities and Pedagogy
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
PhD Psychol. Sci., Associate Prof., Department of Education Psychology, Amur State University of Humanities and Pedagogy (Russia, 681000, Komsomolsk-on Amur, Kirova Str., 17/2)
S. M. Sityaeva
Amur State University of Humanities and Pedagogy
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
PhD Biol. Sci., Associate Prof., Department of Education Psychology, Amur State University of Humanities and Pedagogy (Russia, 681000, Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Kirova Str., 17/2)
I. J. Makhova
Amur State University of Humanities and Pedagogy
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
PhD Psychol. Sci., Associate Prof., Department of Education Psychology, Amur State University of Humanities and Pedagogy (Russia, 681000, Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Kirova Str., 17/2)
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Yaremtchuk S.V., Sityaeva S.M., Makhova I.J. Manifestations and measurement of mass panic reactions in prolonged emergency situations. Medicо-Biological and Socio-Psychological Problems of Safety in Emergency Situations. 2015;(4):77-85. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.25016/2541-7487-2015-0-4-77-85
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