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Exploring Psychological Determinants of Adherence to COVID-19 Restriction Measures: A Study Utilizing the Theory of Planned Behaviour, Anticipated Regret and Trust.
Noltes, Yvo (2024) Exploring Psychological Determinants of Adherence to COVID-19 Restriction Measures: A Study Utilizing the Theory of Planned Behaviour, Anticipated Regret and Trust.
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| Abstract: | The COVID-19 pandemic forced the Dutch government to implement strict measures, including lockdowns and curfews, and therefore demanding a lot from its population. When using these intrusive measures, it is crucial to understand the psychological factors that influenced adherence to those preventive measures. This study, involving 105 participants in the Netherlands, examined how attitude towards the usefulness of preventive measures, attitude towards the severity of a covid infection, perceived behavioural control, subjective norms, trust in the competence of the government, trust in the safety of the vaccine, and anticipated regret influenced intentions to comply with COVID-19 preventive measures. Using an online questionnaire with a non-probability sampling method, participants responded to statements based on a realistic scenario. Results revealed significant positive correlations between the intention to comply with preventive covid measures and attitude, perceived behavioural control, anticipated regret, and trust in vaccination programs. However, subjective norms did not exhibit a significant correlation with intentions. These findings highlight the relevance of the theory of planned behavior and the significance of additional constructs in predicting behavior. Furthermore, the study offers insights into how Dutch residents perceived the COVID-19 outbreak and the government measures. Finally, the lessons learned provide valuable knowledge for addressing future global health crises. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 77 psychology |
| Programme: | Psychology MSc (66604) |
| Awards: | Master of Science |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/98264 |
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