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Funeral held for mother and daughter Maldives divers as dad leads tributes - The Sun

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This tragic Maldives diving accident reveals how risk homeostasis theory explains why even experienced divers can fatally underestimate danger in paradise settings.

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Funeral held for mother and daughter Maldives divers as dad leads tributes - The Sun

Theory Briefing

  • A mother and daughter died in a Maldives diving accident, with their funeral drawing grief-stricken tributes from the father.
  • Risk homeostasis theory suggests familiar, beautiful environments breed complacency, lowering perceived danger even in objectively hazardous conditions.
  • The Italian researcher's professional background highlights how expertise can paradoxically increase risk-taking by inflating confidence underwater.