The role of behavioural immune system and belief in COVID-19 misinformation on COVID-19 protective behaviours in Indonesia

Prawira, Benny; Pratama, Annas Jiwa; Bella, Adrianna; Nuraini, Sri

doi:10.1177/13591053211037730

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“…Furthermore, Covid Worry did not show an impact on Individual Choice. Our findings follow the trend of other studies in that they indicate that there was a link between reactions to Covid-19 and preventative behaviours such as social distancing [ 33 , 34 , 35 ] and positive attitudes towards public health policies ([ 52 ]).…”

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confidence: 91%

“…Therefore, we interpret the results as indicating correlational relationships and use correlational language in our discussion. These methods are essentially regression based and are in line with other studies [ 33 ,[ 34 ] 34 ] on similar topics. Alpha was set at 0.05.…”

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confidence: 78%

“…In contrast to Ebola, which did not reach epidemic levels outside the African continent [ 32 ], COVID-19 reached worldwide pandemic levels and brought many nations, including the UK, into a state of lockdown in the hope of containing the spread of disease [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]. Our study adds to a growing body of literature examining how the BIS manifested itself during the COVID-19 pandemic in different populations at different times during the progression of the pandemic, and how it influenced people’s willingness to engage in preventative behaviours [ 33 , 34 , 35 ]).…”

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confidence: 95%

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The role of the behavioural immune system on covid-19 lockdown attitudes: The relationship with authoritarianism and collectivism

van Diepenbeek,

Kessler

2023

Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health

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Background and objectives The behavioural immune system is a motivational system that facilitates the avoidance of pathogens and is thought to have evolved as a less costly mechanism to combat infectious diseases compared to the physiological immune system. The Parasite Stress Theory of Social Values predicts that authoritarianism and collectivist attitudes may impact the behavioural immune system by predisposing people to support disease control measures, including severe restrictions like lockdowns or stay-at-home-orders. This study investigates the relationship between authoritarianism, collectivism, and Covid-19 worry on support for lockdown measures during the Covid-19 pandemic. Methodology A total of 187 UK participants were recruited to complete an online survey, which was administered between 22 June and 7 July 2020. The survey included measures of authoritarianism, collectivism, Covid-19 worry, and support for lockdown measures. The data were analysed using moderated parallel mediation analysis. Results Covid-19 worry had a direct effect on support for and enforcement of lockdown measures, but not on the idea that adherence to lockdown rules should be an individual choice. The relationship between Covid Worry and Support for and Enforcement of lockdown measures was not mediated by authoritarianism, nor was it moderated by Collectivism. Collectivism and Authoritarianism were related to increased levels of support for lockdown independently from Covid Worry, but were not related to enforcement. Conclusions and implications Support for lockdown restrictions and enforcement was mainly associated with covid worry. Our findings do not support the parasite stress theory of social values, and indicate that the Behavioural Immune System manifested in a more direct way, and not through social values.

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The role of the behavioural immune system on covid-19 lockdown attitudes: The relationship with authoritarianism and collectivism

van Diepenbeek,

Kessler

2023

Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health

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“…In applying the PMT, it is probable that those with high levels of germ aversion appraise the threat associated with the pandemic as high and thus engage in more protective coping behaviors (e.g., strictly adhering to prevention protocols). For example, germ aversion has been shown to predict social distancing and reduced use of public transportation [ 72 ]. These strategies can prevent infection and consequently enhance feelings of safety and control, thereby fostering resilience.…”

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The Resilience of South African School Teachers in the Time of COVID-19: Coping with Risk of Infection, Loneliness, and Anxiety

Padmanabhanunni

Pretorius

2023

IJERPH

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The COVID-19 pandemic precipitated an overall increase in the global prevalence of mental health disorders and psychological distress. However, against this backdrop, there was also evidence of adaptation and coping, which suggested the influence of protective factors. The current study aims to extend previous research on the role of protective factors by investigating the health-sustaining and mediating roles of resilience in the relationship between perceived vulnerability to disease, loneliness, and anxiety. Participants consisted of a convenience sample of schoolteachers (N = 355) who completed the Perceived Vulnerability to Disease Questionnaire, the short form of the Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale, the University of California, Los Angeles Loneliness Scale, and the trait scale of the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Scale, through an online link created with Google Forms. The results of path analysis indicated significant negative associations between resilience and both loneliness and anxiety. These results indicate the health-sustaining role of resilience. In addition, resilience mediated the relationships between germ aversion and perceived infectability, on the one hand, and loneliness and anxiety, on the other hand. The findings confirm that resilience can play a substantial role in counteracting the negative impact of the pandemic on mental health.

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“…A recent study indicated that individual differences in the BIS were associated with transportation service use during the COVID-19 pandemic ( Prawira et al, 2021 ). Individuals with a more reactive BIS (i.e., germ aversion) reported less use of public transportation and app-based ridesharing services during the COVID-19 pandemic ( Prawira et al, 2021 ). This finding provides initial support that the BIS is associated with transportation service use during the COVID-19 pandemic.…”

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confidence: 99%

The behavioral immune system and use of transportation services during the COVID-19 pandemic

Sevi¹,

Shook²

2022

Journal of Transport & Health

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The role of behavioural immune system and belief in COVID-19 misinformation on COVID-19 protective behaviours in Indonesia

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The role of the behavioural immune system on covid-19 lockdown attitudes: The relationship with authoritarianism and collectivism

The role of the behavioural immune system on covid-19 lockdown attitudes: The relationship with authoritarianism and collectivism

The Resilience of South African School Teachers in the Time of COVID-19: Coping with Risk of Infection, Loneliness, and Anxiety

The behavioral immune system and use of transportation services during the COVID-19 pandemic

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