The role of interdependent self-construal in mitigating the effect of conspiratorial beliefs on vaccine acceptance.

ABSTRACT: Infectious diseases pose significant challenges to public health, leading to illness and even death. Vaccinations are vital for protecting society, yet beliefs in conspiracy theories related to infectious diseases increase vaccine hesitancy. This paper delves into vaccination decisions in the context of COVID-19, which continues to strain the health care system. While past research focuses on countering conspiratorial beliefs with cognitive persuasion interventions, we propose a social intervention as an alternative. Our novel intervention seeks to mitigate the effects of conspiratorial beliefs by fostering individuals' interdependent self-construal - viewing oneself in the context of social relationships. Interdependent self-construal was operationalized in multiple ways (measured in Stud

SUBMITTER: Deng Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11627010 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature