On this page, you will find an overview of current and completed studies into behaviour and perception relating to environmental and safety issues. Subdivided into our 4 research areas:

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We support society by providing advice on perception and behaviour to the government (central government, provinces and municipalities), professionals and citizens and by sharing our knowledge. If you would like to know more about the possibilities for research,  please send an email to onderzoekperceptieengedrag@rivm.nl.

Citizen participation

  • 2024. RIVM has investigated the success factors and pitfalls of citizen participation within the energy transition. This research combines theoretical and practical tools to increase the quality of participation processes in the context of the energy transition. (Dutch report)
  • 2024. In the project ‘Citizen monitoring network train traffic in America’, residents of America (Northern Limburg) have designed a research plan together with RIVM to map out noise and noise pollution in their living environment. RIVM has helped residents with the measurements and has conducted additional research to map out the nuisance. (Dutch report, English synopsis)
  • 2023. Research into involving citizens in circular clothing choices(PDF) in the context of sustainability. (Dutch report)
  • 2023. Research into how the collaboration to measure air quality and odour nuisance around livestock farms in Venray influenced mutual trust and understanding.
  • 2019-2023. Prior to research into the living environment and health around Tata Steel, local residents actively participated in the research questions and the research design (2019-2023). During the term of the various RIVM studies, a group with residents and independent experts remained active to provide input to the studies and to reflect on the results. General information can be found at Tata Steel | RIVM. (in Dutch)
  • 2022. In the project ‘Farmers and Local Residents’ (in Dutch), residents, farmers and the municipality of Venray worked together around livestock farms under the supervision of RIVM to measure air quality and odour nuisance.

Risk and safety perception

Risk communication

  • 2021. Research into the effect of leaflets with information about exposure to particulate matter at work.
  • 2021. Developing public information on emerging chemical and microbial contaminants in drinking water.
  • 2021. Risk communication around various crises: use of rubber granulate on sports fields, meningococcal-W and COVID-19.
  • 2017. Classifying uncertainties about risks for well-considered risk communication. Which aspects of risk are scientists uncertain about when referring to uncertain risks?
  • 2016. Risk communication about radiation accidents and the distribution of iodine tablets. How communication about radiation accidents, radiation incidents and the distribution of iodine tablets can meet people's information needs and the images they have in their minds. (Dutch report, English synopsis)

Behaviour