The role of altruism vs self-interest in COVID-19 vaccination uptake in the United Kingdom.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of the present study was to explore self-interest, kin altruism and non-kin altruism reasons that influence people to vaccinate against COVID-19.

Study design

This was a cross-sectional study using a fully repeated measures design.

Methods

Participants (N = 178) answered questions on perceived threat and likelihood of infection, vaccination status and opinion on mandatory vaccination. Participants also rated a set of statements that asked how likely these would influence them and others to vaccinate against COVID-19. Statements reflected self-interest, kin altruism or non-kin altruism.

Results

Just more than half of the sample (50.8%) reported the likelihood of infection as somewhat or extremely likely, and almost three-fourths (74.2%) report

SUBMITTER: Jones C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9575617 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature