Hans von Henting

Hans von Henting was a pioneering researcher in the study of emergencies and mass crises. He is known for his work on how people behave during disasters, emphasizing the importance of understanding crowd behavior and individual actions in emergencies. Von Henting introduced ideas about “rescue behavior” and contributed to the development of methodologies for analyzing how people respond under stress, which informed both psychological understanding and emergency planning. His research helped shape policies to improve safety and response strategies during disasters, making his work influential in fields like psychology, sociology, and emergency management.