Political orientation and COVID-19 policy preferences during the early pandemic: a comparative analysis of China and South Korea.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic posed an unprecedented challenge to governments and societies worldwide, highlighting the complex relationship between state policies and public acceptance during crises. This study examines how regime types, political tendencies, and social culture influence citizen's preferences for epidemic prevention policies in China and South Korea.

Materials and methods

A cross-sectional online survey was operated in May 2020 to citizens aged ≥ 20 years in China and South Korea. Using the stratified quota sampling method, This study collected 2,254 valid responses from China and 1,783 from South Korea. Moderated mediation effect analysis were conducted to explore the factors shaping public attitudes toward epidemic control measures.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Fang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12307314 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature