Randomized trial develops a scale assessing aviation safety perceptions, suggesting a tool for improved safety management.
Key Points
This study aims to develop a valid measurement tool for assessing perceptions of aviation safety and risk. Understanding these perceptions is crucial for addressing human factors in aviation decision-making.
Quantitative scale development design with an initial item pool based on aviation safety literature.
Data collection from 386 participants using a structured questionnaire and expert evaluation.
Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses conducted to assess construct validity, and reliability evaluated using Cronbach’s alpha.
Confirmed a robust two-dimensional structure of Safety Awareness and Risk Perception.
The final scale consists of 14 items with strong construct validity and high internal consistency.
Findings show that perceptions of safety are influenced by institutional mechanisms and subjective risk evaluations.