Cui, C; Xie, T; Liu, Y; Liu, M; Cao, H and Li, H (2025) Public perceived efficacy of emergency infrastructure project: Antecedents in a triadic reciprocal determinism. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 32(8), pp. 5291-5310. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Purpose – This paper aims to explore the influencing factors of public perceived efficacy of emergency infrastructure projects based on the triadic interactive determinism, and analyze the relationship among these factors. Design/methodology/approach – Based on the triadic interactive determinism, we explored the factors influencing public perceived efficacy of emergency infrastructure project and empirically verified the relationship among these factors and perceived efficacy by using data drawn from a questionnaire survey of 491 residents near Leishenshan Hospital, Jiangxia District, Wuhan, China. Findings – Prior experience, emotional response, personal expectation, public trust, context message and interactivity level, namely behavior, individual and environment, affect the perceived efficacy of public emergency infrastructure projects. Practical implications – The results offer an insight into public perceived efficacy of emergency infrastructure project from the perspective of antecedents in a triadic reciprocal determinism, which provides a reference basis for the sustainable development of the emergency infrastructure projects. This study also suggests valuable practical implications to government departments to improve the quality of administrative decision-making effectively. Originality/value – Although existing studies have found some influencing factors of public perceived efficacy in general infrastructure, there is still a lack of systematic carding and quantitative description of influencing factors of public perceived efficacy of emergency infrastructure projects. This study bridges this gap by exploring the determinants and their influencing relationship of public perceived efficacy especially for emergency infrastructure projects.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | emergency events; emergency infrastructure projects; perceived efficacy; triadic reciprocal determinism |
| Index terms: | infrastructure project, determinant, influencing factor, questionnaire, decision-making, methodology, China, survey, sustainable development |
| Subjects: | Geography, health safety and environment, research methods, risk assessment, data collection methods, infrastructure and transport systems, decision analysis |
| Topics: | Engineering Principles, Geographical Context, Health and Safety, Risk Management, Research Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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