Looking out for myself: Exploring the relationship between conspiracy mentality, perceived personal risk, and COVID-19 prevention measures.

CONCLUSIONS: Our studies showcase how people high in conspiracy theorizing may (dis)engage with prevention behaviours, but that perceived risk and motivation to protect oneself could increase these individuals' compliance. PMID: 32583540 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32583540?dopt=Abstract

Source: British Journal of Health Psychology - June 24, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Marinthe G, Brown G, Delouvée S, Jolley D Tags: Br J Health Psychol Source Type: research