Psychological factors associated with people's beliefs and fears about the uses of atomic energy

 
The study aims at identifying people's beliefs and fears about the uses of atomic energy. The study was based on knowing the opinions of people living in the research area about their beliefs and fears about the uses of atomic energy. The study was applied to a random sample consisting of (80) singles, and the sample included (40) males. This study belongs to the descriptive studies using the social survey methodology using random sample.The researchers used the tools of measurement and observation.The researchers relied on some statistical methods such as (T) test, frequencies, ratios and correlation coefficients, and (40) females. The study concluded a number of the most important results:
• The results of the study showed that the majority of the sample is in the category (less than 30-40 years), and this is normal as this period from the beginning of the youth stage to the late stage of youth, which is greatly influenced by what will happen in the future, where the concerns of fear of the future increase. This explains the increase in the sample size at this stage.
• The results of the study showed that the average age of the total sample of the study (34.06 years), and this shows that the most feared and affected population of accidents that may occur as a result of the existence of such nuclear reactors is the middle youth category where they are at the beginning of their working life and marriage and their experience in how poor Counter what might happen as a result of the presence of these nuclear reactors.
The most important recommendations of the study:
• To formulate an effective communication strategy to inform the community of the importance of this project to the Egyptian national security.
• The need to work seminars, conferences and panel discussions that show the scientific method of the pros and cons of these reactors, which broadcast self-confidence and strengthen cognition.
• Work to change the negative perception of some people about this project between members of the research community resident in particular and members of the public in general.
The need to take the development dimension as a strategic perspective, on which the State relies on peaceful uses of atomic energy, so as to ensure the right of its peoples to development, and to eliminate fear of the use of atomic energy among members of society.