Perceived COVID-19 risk is attenuated by ingroup trust: evidence from three empirical studies

Perceived COVID-19 risk is attenuated by ingroup trust: evidence from three empirical studies

Abstract Background The social identity model of risk taking proposes that people take more risks with ingroup members because they trust them more. While this can be beneficial in some circumstances, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic it has the potential to undermine an effective public healt...

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Main Authors: Tegan Cruwys, Mark Stevens, Jessica L. Donaldson, Diana Cárdenas, Michael J. Platow, Katherine J. Reynolds, Polly Fong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Social identity
Group processes
Trust
Health behavior
Risk perception
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10925-3

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