Study of Differences of Preliminary Knowledges and Preparation for Disasters between Japanese and International Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Abstract

This paper aims to identify differences in knowledge and preparation for disasters between Japanese and international undergraduate and graduate students. Based on a questionnaire survey, it is revealed that international students are preparing for disasters more than Japanese students. More international students are expected to take dangerous behavior for the time of a disaster more than Japanese students. Additionally, international students' age, existing of family living with and degree of disaster experiences relates to their knowledge and preparation for disasters.