Listen to the Scientists: Effects of Exposure to Scientists and General Media Consumption on Cognitive, Affective, and Behavioral Mechanisms During the COVID-19 Pandemic

IF 4.3 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Jessica M. Szczuka, Judith Meinert, Nicole C. Krämer
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Abstract

Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, scientists around the globe have engaged in science communication to an unprecedented degree to convey first-hand epidemiological knowledge and information on preventive measures. The present work is aimed at empirically investigating the impact of direct exposure to scientists as compared to general COVID-19-related media consumption (N = 698) on central cognitive, affective, and behavioral variables, based on the extended parallel process model (EPPM) and its adaptations. A segment of the sample comprises individuals recruited independently, while others were sourced from an online panel. Importantly, this study sample was conducted at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The results revealed that direct exposure to scientists positively affected recipients’ knowledge and self-efficacy. General media consumption, by contrast, positively affected perceived threat as well as fear and uncertainty. Both sources positively affected the adherence to protective measures.

倾听科学家的声音:在 COVID-19 大流行期间,接触科学家和普通媒体消费对认知、情感和行为机制的影响
在整个 COVID-19 危机期间,全球科学家以前所未有的力度参与科学传播,传递第一手流行病学知识和预防措施信息。本研究以扩展并行过程模型(EPPM)及其适应性为基础,旨在实证研究与一般 COVID-19 相关媒体消费(N = 698)相比,直接接触科学家对中心认知、情感和行为变量的影响。部分样本由独立招募的个人组成,其他样本则来自一个在线小组。重要的是,该研究样本是在 COVID-19 大流行之初进行的。研究结果显示,直接接触科学家对接受者的知识和自我效能产生了积极影响。相比之下,一般媒体消费对感知威胁以及恐惧和不确定性有积极影响。这两种来源都对保护措施的坚持产生了积极影响。
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Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies
Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies Social Sciences-Social Sciences (all)
CiteScore
17.20
自引率
8.70%
发文量
73
期刊介绍: Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies is an interdisciplinary journal dedicated to publishing high-impact research that enhances understanding of the complex interactions between diverse human behavior and emerging digital technologies.
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