ERIC Number: EJ1448999
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Dec
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-1090-1981
EISSN: EISSN-1552-6127
Examining Attenuated Responses to Coronavirus Disease-2019 Risk
Minhee Choi; Nicole O'Donnell; Won-Ki Moon
Health Education & Behavior, v51 n6 p834-842 2024
This study examines attenuated risk responses among individuals who do not adhere to preventive COVID-19 measures (e.g., antimaskers). Guided by the Social Amplification of Risk Model, a survey (N = 373) of nonabiding populations showed that news media use was positively associated with risk perceptions, information seeking and sharing, and preventive measure adoption. By contrast, negative emotions to COVID-19 and perceived knowledge hindered preventive measure adoption from increased information seeking and sharing. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
Descriptors: Adults, COVID-19, Pandemics, Disease Control, Public Health, Health Behavior, Risk Assessment, Negative Attitudes, Media Literacy, Information Seeking, Online Surveys, Likert Scales, Correlation
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Language: English
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