The manifestation and causes of public panic in the early stage of COVID-19 in China: a framework based on consciousness-attitude-behavior
Changwei Wei,
Jiaxi Xu,
Zuying Xu
Abstract:BackgroundThe onset of the COVID-19 pandemic brought about a stark and devastating impact on global scales, affecting countries and their citizens profoundly. The public’s lack of readiness for such an enigmatic and virulent threat led to widespread alarm, catalyzing a paradigm shift in both public conduct and governmental tactics. In the midst of this urgency, there was a notable lack of studies on the initial panic waves. Our study is designed to investigate the dynamics of public panic during the early stag… Show more
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