Rising temperatures influence human behaviour and risk-taking in various areas. However, it is not yet well understood how ambient temperature influences risk behaviour. Using data from the large population-based KORA-Fit study (Cooperative Health Research in the Augsburg Region), we found a statistically significant but very small positive association between short-term changes in ambient temperature and general risk attitudes in older people.
The article "What is the relationship between risk attitudes and ambient temperature? Evidence from a large population-based cohort study." was published as an open access article and is freely accessible (Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ehb.2024.101436).
Rising temperatures influence human behaviour and risk-taking in various areas. However, it is not yet well understood how ambient temperature influences risk behaviour. Using data from the large population-based KORA-Fit study (Cooperative Health Research in the Augsburg Region), we found a statistically significant but very small positive association between short-term changes in ambient temperature and general risk-taking behaviour in older people.
The article has been published as an open access article and is freely accessible (Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ehb.2024.101436).
