National identity predicts public health support during a global pandemic

Changing collective behaviour and supporting non-pharmaceutical interventions is an important component in mitigating virus transmission during a pandemic. In a large international collaboration (Study 1, N = 49,968 across 67 countries), we investigated self-reported factors associated with public health behaviours (e.g., spatial distancing and stricter hygiene) and endorsed public policy interventions (e.g., closing bars and restaurants) during the early stage of the COVID-19 pandemic (April-May 2020). Respondents who reported identifying more strongly with their nation consistently reported greater engagement in public health behaviours and support for public health policies. Results were similar for…

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  National Science Foundation

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  John Templeton Foundation

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  Aarhus Universitet
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  Aarhus Universitets Forskningsfond

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  Carlsbergfondet

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  Narodowe Centrum Nauki

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  Ministarstvo Prosvete, Nauke i Tehnološkog Razvoja

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  NOMIS Stiftung
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  Directorate for Biological Sciences
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