Self-uniqueness beliefs and adherence to recommended precautions. A 5-wave longitudinal COVID-19 study.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale

Research on health-related self-uniqueness beliefs suggested that these beliefs might predict adherence to precautions against COVID-19.

Objective

We examined if comparative optimism (believing that one is less at less than others), self-superiority (believing that one already adheres better to precautions than others), and egocentric impact perception (believing that adverse events affect oneself more than others) predicted intended adherence to precautions.

Method

We measured self-reported intentions, optimism for self and others, perceived past adherence by self and others, and perceived impact of the measures and the disease on self and others in a 5-wave longitudinal study in December 2020-May 2021 (N ≈ 5000/wave). The sample was in key respects represe

SUBMITTER: De Witte D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9721128 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature