Abstract
Ending the COVID-19 pandemic will require rapid large-scale uptake of vaccines against the disease. Mandating vaccination is discussed as a suitable strategy to increase uptake. In a series of cross-sectional quota-representative surveys and two preregistered experiments conducted in Germany and the US (total N = 4629), we investigated (i) correlates of individual preferences for mandatory (vs voluntary) COVID-19 vaccination policies; (ii) potential detrimental effects of mandatory policies; and (iii) interventions potentially counteracting them. Results indicate that reactance elicited by mandates can cause detrimental effects, such as decreasing the intention to vaccinate against influenza and adhere to COVID-19 related protective measures.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1394-1407 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Journal of Health Psychology |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 2022 |
Externally published | Yes |
Austrian Fields of Science 2012
- 501021 Social psychology
Keywords
- health policy
- psychological reactance
- vaccination mandates
- Policy
- Cross-Sectional Studies
- COVID-19 Vaccines
- Humans
- Vaccination
- COVID-19/prevention & control
- Intention
- Pandemics/prevention & control