Intergenerational Relationships in the Social Construction of Risk Perception

Abstract

In the social sciences in general and in social psychology in particular, there is special interest in understanding how human groups are positioned against disaster risks. This article describes the interactions between family, community and society in the process of social construction of the perceived risk of disasters, from intergenerational relationships perspective. The purpose of this work is to provide theoretical, conceptual and strategic bases to risk problems. It is suggested to take advantage of intergenerational relationships for managing risk, besides positioning them at the political field and in general society.