The social gradient in COVID-19 vaccination intentions and the role of solidarity beliefs among adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vaccines against COVID-19 play a prominent role in the policies enacted to combat the pandemic. However, vaccination rates are lowest among adolescents and young adults. Therefore, research on younger individuals is needed to provide a deeper understanding of social disparities and the motives behind vaccination intentions.

Methods

This study draws on a sample (N = 4079) of German high school students and graduates. Based on cross-sectional data from March to July 2021 and linear regression models, which are conditioned on personality, risk preferences, and trust, the study analyses social disparities (i.e., gender, parental education and migration background) in vaccination intentions.

Results

We do not find heterogeneity by gender. Individuals with low-ed

SUBMITTER: Patzina A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8865935 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature