Explaining Resistance to the COVID-19 Preventive Measures: A Psychological Reactance Perspective
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چکیده
This paper examines the impact that psychological reactance has on COVID-19 adherence-related behavior and vaccine motivations of residents Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional, online survey was administered, 604 usable responses were analyzed to discover level reactance, its adherence preventive measures intentions. Results Kruskal–Wallis H test demonstrated statistically significant evidence (p < 0.05) differences between mean ranks for four out seven key studied, five items related motivations, as a result reactance. These results suggest while majority population is adhering measures, subset are not fully compliant, factor in influencing behavior. Governments are, therefore, recommended ensure their public health messages autonomy supporting, take into consideration personality-based individuals.
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عنوان ژورنال: Sustainability
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2071-1050']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/su14084476