Amy Hyman Data-verified

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Last publication 2024 Last refreshed 2026-05-16

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2 h-index 6 pubs 19 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Amy Hyman's research focuses on understanding human behavior and decision-making during emergencies, particularly in the context of public health and disaster management. Her work has investigated how perceptions of risk communicator attributes influence emergency response, using examples such as a water contamination event in Boston. Hyman has also examined the impact of official storm advisories, like Convective Outlooks and Watches issued by the Storm Prediction Center, on the operational planning of emergency management agencies.

In addition to studying formal communication channels, Hyman has explored novel methods for disaster education, including the use of social media platforms like Twitter. Her scholarship is characterized by an interest in the intersection of communication, public perception, and practical preparedness in crisis situations. Hyman has collaborated with researchers at Arkansas State University, including Dennis E. Cavanaugh, Heather A. Cross, and C. C. Buonanno, on shared publications.

Metrics

  • h-index: 2
  • Publications: 6
  • Citations: 19

Selected Publications

  • Disasterologists at the Movies: An Innovative Use of Twitter for Disaster Education (2024)
  • How Do Perceptions of Risk Communicator Attributes Affect Emergency Response? An Examination of a Water Contamination Emergency in Boston, USA (2022)
    16 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • The Impact of the Storm Prediction Center's Convective Outlooks and Watches on Emergency Management Operational Planning (2021)
    3 citations DOI OpenAlex

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