K Liu, H Y Yuan, S S Shen, J Liu, X Y Wang, C Chen, X M Zhong
[Relationship between health literacy and health-related behaviors of enterprise employees]
Zhonghua lao dong wei sheng zhi ye bing za zhi = Zhonghua laodong weisheng zhiyebing zazhi = Chinese journal of industrial hygiene and occupational diseases
abstract concept risk propensity subject theoretical empirical investigation little consensus definition measurement address need new scale assessing overall risk propensity terms reported frequency risk behaviours six domains developed applied recreation health career finance safety social paper describes properties scale correlates demographic variables biographical selfreports neo pir five factor personality inventory n 2041 three main results first risk propensity clear links age sex objective measures careerrelated risk taking changing jobs setting business second data show risk propensity strongly rooted personality clear big five pattern emerges overall risk propensity combining high extraversion openness low neuroticism agreeableness conscientiousness subscale level sensationseeking surfaces key important component risk propensity third risk propensity differs markedly distribution across job types business sectors findings interpreted indicating risk takers three nonexclusive types stimulation seekers goal achievers risk adapters first group truly risk seeking others correctly viewed risk bearers implications risk research management discussed keywords riskpersonalitymanagementscale developmentbig fivesensationseekinggendercareersfinancehealth acknowledgements work supported economic social research council grant number l211252056