Perceived loss of resources and adherence to guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic in Israel

Dana Yagil; Miri Cohen

doi:10.1093/heapro/daac080

Perceived loss of resources and adherence to guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic in Israel

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Abstract

Following the outbreak of the global COVID-19 pandemic, governments around the world issued guidelines designed to prevent contagion. This longitudinal study explored variables associated with citizens' adherence to these guidelines. Questionnaires were administered to a panel of Israeli citizens three times: in June (Time 1, n = 896), July (Time 2, n = 712) and August (Time 3, n = 662) 2020. The relationships of perceived loss of resources (e.g. stable employment) at Time 1 with adherence to guidelines at Time 2 and Time 3 were moderated by assumptions about controllability: The relationships were stronger for people who believed that appropriate behavior would lead to positive outcomes and prevent negative outcomes. The results indicate that messages about the pandemic should be accompanied by encouraging messages regarding the ability to control.

Original language	English
Journal	Health Promotion International
Volume	37
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daac080
State	Published - 1 Oct 2022

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Keywords

adherence to guidelines
controllability
COVID-19 pandemic
loss of resources

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Health(social science)
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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