Collective Efficacy and Perceived COVID-19 Severity Predict Preparedness and Response Behaviors: A Longitudinal Study of Intersectionally Vulnerable University Students.
Marcela C WeberJeffrey M PavlacicVictoria A TorresLavina Y HoErin M BuchananStefan E SchulenbergPublished in: Disaster medicine and public health preparedness (2023)
Perceived severity and confidence that one's actions positively impact one's community fluctuated throughout the pandemic and are linked to greater PPRB engagement. Public health messages and interventions to improve PPRB may benefit from emphasizing collective efficacy and accuracy over fear.