Fear during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Fear during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Author(s): Mihai PascaruSubject(s): Gender Studies, Social psychology and group interaction, Methodology and research technology, Social differentiation, Health and medicine and law, Gerontology, Identity of Collectives
Published by: Editura Universitatii Transilvania din Brasov
Keywords: fear; attitudinal compliance; preventive measures; willingness to get vaccinated;
Summary/Abstract: This study will present some results of an on-line survey conducted by the author on a sample of 1640 subjects. The analysis of the results from the perspective of fear determinants during COVID-19 pandemic has revealed that being a less educated, older (but not over 70 years), social-network-informed, widow, living in a rural area, may result in an increased level of fear. Direct experience with the virus does not result in significant differences in fear level according to our findings. The impact analysis of fear on attitudinal compliance revealed that higher levels of fear may result in higher levels of compliance with preventive measures and in more willingness to get vaccinated.
Journal: Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Braşov, Series VII: Social Sciences and Law
- Issue Year: 15/2022
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 21-30
- Page Count: 10
- Language: English
