A network approach to understanding social distancing behaviour during the first UK lockdown of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jilly MartinOrestis ZavlisTodd K HartmanKate M BennettSarah ButterLiat LevitaAnton P MartinezLiam MasonOrla McBrideRyan McKayJamie Murphy Mark ShevlinThomas V A StocksRichard P Bentall

Published in: Psychology & health (2022)

Our findings reveal psychological factors that are key predictors of social distancing behaviour and also illustrate how demographic variables directly influence such behaviour. Our research has implications for the design of empirically-driven interventions to promote adherence to social distancing practices in this and future pandemics.

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