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Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United Kingdom: A personality-based perspective on
concerns and intention to self-isolate
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Bacon AM
; Corr PJ
Br J Health Psychol
2020[Nov]; 25
(4
): 839-848
PMID32348015
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Objectives Public behaviour change is necessary to contain the spread of
coronavirus (COVID-19). Based on the reinforcement sensitivity theory (RST)
framework, this study presents an examination of individual differences in some
relevant psychological factors. Design Cross-sectional psychometric. Methods UK
respondents (N = 202) completed a personality questionnaire (RST-PQ), measures of
illness attitudes, concerns about the impact of coronavirus on health services
and socio-economic infrastructures, personal safety, and likelihood of voluntary
self-isolation. Results Respondents most concerned were older, had negative
illness attitudes, and scored higher on reward reactivity (RR), indicating the
motivation to take positive approach action despite prevailing worry/anxiety.
Personal safety concerns were highest in those with negative illness attitudes
and higher fight-flight-freeze system (FFFS, reflecting fear/avoidance) scores.
Results suggest people are experiencing psychological conflict: between the urge
to stay safe (FFFF-related) and the desire to maintain a normal, pleasurable
(RR-related) life. Ways of ameliorating conflict may include maladaptive
behaviours (panic buying), reflecting reward-related displacement activity.
Intended self-isolation related to FFFS, but also low behavioural inhibition
system (related to anxiety) scores. Older people reported themselves less likely
to self-isolate. Conclusions Interventions need to consider individual
differences in psychological factors in behaviour change, and we discuss relevant
literature to inform policy makers and communicators. Statement of contribution
What is already known on this subject? Reinforcement sensitivity theory (RST)
personality systems can influence perception of persuasive health messages.
However, there is limited evidence for their direct effects on health concerns
and behaviours, and none relating to specific infectious diseases. What does this
study add? Reward reactivity (RR) is associated with concern about impact of
coronavirus on the NHS and other social infrastructures, indicating the
motivation to take positive-approach action despite worry/anxiety. Personal
safety concerns are related to fight-flight-freeze system traits (FFFS,
reflecting fear/avoidance). Intended self-isolation related to FFFS, but also low
behavioural inhibition system (related to anxiety) scores. Older people reported
themselves less likely to self-isolate. Results suggest psychological conflict:
between the urge to stay safe (FFFF-related) and the desire to maintain a normal,
pleasurable life (RR-related). Ways of ameliorating conflict may include
maladaptive behaviours (panic buying), reflecting reward-related displacement
activity.