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Findings for

Spain

Cite as:

Perko T. (2025): RadoNorm European Radon Behavioural Atlas: Spain, H2020 project RadoNorm, No 900009 https://www.radonorm.eu/

Methodology

Computer-assisted personal interviews (CAPI) were conducted in Spain using an online panel provided by the marketing research company Netquest, which maintains a panel of approximately 70,000 unique respondents in the country. A non-probability quota sampling method was employed to obtain a sample that closely approximates the adult population (aged 18 and older) in terms of gender, age, and region. Sampling quotas were informed by expected response rates across socio-demographic groups. To address underrepresentation, additional respondents were recruited within the limits of the available panel to fulfil the predefined quotas. A weighting variable, based on these quotas, is included in the dataset.

Data collection commenced with a soft launch (N = 270) conducted from January 9 to 12, 2023, followed by the main fieldwork period from January 12 to 20, 2023. Fieldwork was conducted by Netquest, in accordance with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (EU-GDPR) and the ESOMAR guidelines for market and social research.

The final sample comprised 1,500 respondents, yielding a response rate of 63.3%. The average questionnaire completion time was approximately 20 minutes.

The questionnaire was jointly developed by the RadoNorm project and MERIENCE, an environmental and SDG consultancy based in Barcelona, Spain, which also provided the translation in Spanish language. Data analysis was performed by SCK CEN in Belgium. Data are available at: DOI:10.20348/STOREDB/1179/1309

Download the questionnaire PDF here.

Download the technical report PDF here.

Results

Radon protection behaviour

Do people in Spain test and mitigate?

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Trustworthiness of radon stakeholders

Who in Spain is recognized as a trustworthy source of information about radon risks?

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Radon awareness

Are people in Spain aware of radon?

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Intention to protect from radon

What is the public willingness to adopt radon protection measures in Spain?

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Radon Knowledge

How much people in Spain know about radon?

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Risk perception

How do people in Spain perceive radiological, radon and other risks?

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Confidence in authorities for risk management

To what extent do Spain have confidence in their authorities' ability to manage risks?

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Knowing radon stakeholders

Which stakeholders related to radon are known to Spaniards?

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Truthfulness of radon stakeholders

Who in Spain is recognized as a trustworthy source of information about radon risks?

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Which stakeholders involved in radon mitigation in Spain are recognized as technically competent?

Competence of radon stakeholders

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Severity

What are people's beliefs regarding the seriousness of negative consequences due to radon?

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Susceptibility

Do people in Spain believe that radon increases the likelihood of health consequences?

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Response efficacy: remediation

Do individuals believe dwelling remediation is effective in reducing radon concentrations?

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Self-efficacy

Do residents in Spain have confidence in their own ability to conduct radon testing and mitigation effectively?

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Perceived behavioural control: financial and other burden and ease

Is radon testing and mitigation perceived as a financial or other burden?

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Aesthetic impact of remediation works on a dwelling

Do residents believe that radon mitigation would visually harm their homes?

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Social influence

What are the attitudes of respondents regarding social influence?

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Anticipated emotions

What emotions do Spaniards anticipate feeling if they do not take action against high indoor radon levels?

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Economic impact of radon on a property value

Does a radon problem in a building negatively impact its financial value?

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Moral values

To what extent do people agree with statements reflecting moral values?

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Moral norms

To what extent do Spaniard believe it is their moral duty to protect themselves and others from radon exposure?

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Descriptive norms

Is radon testing and mitigation a common practice within social groups?

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Subjective norms

Do family members and friends of resopondents care about radon-related issues?

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Health effect perception

Do individuals have acquaintances who may have experienced health issues as a result of radon exposure?

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Stigma

Is there a risk of stigma associated with radon in dwellings?

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Information processing

How do people process information about radon?

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Information comprehensiveness

Is there enough information readily accessible?

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Information uncertainty

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Is there too much uncertainty to make informed decisions?

Affective response to information

Does information related to radon elicit negative emotions?

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Preference for post-survey radon-related information

Which communication channels are recommended for radon-related communication?

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