Planned relocation may permanently reduce exposure to natural hazards; however, residents in designated relocation zones are confronted with a broad array of challenges and face profound changes in their everyday lives. The present study empirically illustrates how economic, emotional, risk and social dimensions underpin household decisions to accept or decline a home buyout offer in a voluntary relocation program in the Eferding Basin, Austria. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 79 households living in the relocation zone, transcribed and subjected to qualitative content analysis.

Risk appraisal and financial feasibility of moving to a new home function as entry points to the decision process. Risk perception is strongly influenced by biographical experiences, traumatic memories, and personal resources to cope with a flood event. Economic reasons are judged in the light of the children's future prospects. Fear and uncertainty about future floods as well as a personal bond to the place are critical emotional factors. By contrast, social relationships play a marginal role because those who leave tend to resettle close-by, and because solitude and autonomy are valued higher than neighborhood networks. Status as a long-term resident, newcomer or elderly person shifts the importance of specific factors, for instance, self-efficacy beliefs or intergenerational considerations.

In order to facilitate relocation program implementation, compensation payments should be complemented by communication efforts addressing the emotional and risk dimensions. Communication activities should address those who leave as well as to those who stay and should be tailored to individual needs and resources of residents.

计划的搬迁可能会永久减少自然灾害的暴露；但是，指定安置区的居民面临着各种各样的挑战，并面临着日常生活的深刻变化。本研究从经验上说明了经济，情感，风险和社会因素如何在奥地利埃弗丁盆地的一项自愿搬迁计划中为家庭决策接受或拒绝购房提议提供基础。对迁移地区的79户家庭进行了半结构式访谈，进行了转录和定性内容分析。

迁移到新的家庭办公功能作为决策过程的切入点的风险评估和财务可行性。风险认知受个人经历，创伤记忆和应对洪水事件的个人资源的强烈影响。根据孩子的未来前景判断经济原因。对未来洪水的恐惧和不确定性以及与该地点的个人联系是至关重要的情感因素。相比之下，社会关系扮演着边际角色，因为那些离开的人倾向于在附近定居，并且因为孤独和自治的价值高于邻里网络。作为长期居民，新移民或老年人的身份改变了特定因素的重要性，例如自我效能感信念或世代相传的考虑。

为了促进搬迁计划的实施，应通过针对情感和风险方面的沟通努力来补充补偿金。交流活动应针对离开者和离开者，并应针对居民的个人需求和资源进行量身定制。