Social identity processes associated with perceived risk at pilot sporting events during COVID-19.

ABSTRACT: Previous research suggests that shared social identification and expected support from others can reduce the extent to which attendees of mass events perceive that others pose health risks. This study evaluated the social identity processes associated with perceived risk at UK pilot sporting events held during COVID-19, including the government Events Research Programme. An online survey (N = 2029) measured attendee perceptions that other spectators adhered to safety measures, shared social identity with other attendees, expectations that others would provide support, and the perceived risk of germ spread from other attendees. Results indicate that for football attendees, seeing others adhering to COVID-19 safety measures was associated with lower perceived risk and this was partially medi

SUBMITTER: Smith K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9111804 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature