Hot och risk: Prästens perspektiv : En kvalitativ analys av prästers riskbedömningar ochriskkommunikation inom Svenska kyrkan

Sammanfattning: This qualitative study examines risk assessment, communication and trust among the Church of Sweden's priests. The implementation is based on eleven semi-structured interviews with priests who are employed in Örebro County. The analysis has been carried out with a theoretical framework that is based on the concepts of risk perception, trust and risk communication to see how priests relate to risks. The result showed that priests do not assess antagonistic threats as a greater risk. Communication within the Church of Sweden regarding antagonistic threats is minimal, the communication that takes place regarding risk mainly applies to the church's premises such as fire alarms and evacuation points. Trust in the priests is built through conversation, and the maintenance of relationships. The priests' trust in God is part of what contributes to the priests' moral trust, which leads to a calmness in times of anxiety. We urge future research to explore more within the context of risk within faith communities. Quantitative research and comparative design would contribute to a more comprehensive knowledge in the research area.