The Moderating Role of Social Distancing in Mobile Commerce Adoption

The COVID-19 pandemic necessitates adherence to scientifically supported prevention strategies, such as social distancing. Although most Americans support social distancing, a subset of conservatives reject the scientific consensus on this matter. We explored why some conservatives reject social distancing, focusing on how trust in science contributes to ideological differences in social distancing intentions. In two studies, we replicated recent research demonstrating that conservatives report lower support for social distancing compared to liberals. However, in Study 1 we found support for a moderating role of trust in science, such that conservatives reported stronger intentions to socially distance when they had high trust in science. In Study 2, we enhanced trust in messaging about social distancing – and in turn, social distancing intentions among conservatives – by having the messages come from a Republican (vs. unidentified) government official. These studies provide insight into how we can increase adherence to public health recommendations regarding COVID-19.

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AMBIVALENCE TOWARD PERSONALIZED TECHNOLOGY AND INTENTION TO USE LOCATION-BASED MOBILE COMMERCE: THE MODERATING ROLE OF GENDER

International Journal of Electronic Commerce Studies ◽

10.7903/ijecs.1526 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Keyword(s):

Mobile Commerce ◽

Intention To Use ◽

Moderating Role

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Measuring the Effects of Social Isolation and Dissatisfaction on Depressive Symptoms during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Moderating Role of Sleep and Physical Activity

Brain Sciences ◽

10.3390/brainsci11111449 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (11) ◽

pp. 1449

Author(s):

Ivan Vargas ◽

Erin Kaye Howie ◽

Alexandria Muench ◽

Michael L. Perlis

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Sleep Quality ◽

Social Isolation ◽

Psychological Health ◽

The United States ◽

Social Distancing ◽

Moderating Role

Social distancing was universally implemented to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Long-term social distancing can lead to increased feelings of social isolation or dissatisfaction with one’s daily interpersonal interactions, which can subsequently result in reduced psychological health (e.g., greater depression). The present study quantified this association, and the extent to which it was moderated by measures of sleep and physical activity, by surveying 3658 adults (mean age = 46.0 years) from across the United States. Participants answered questions related to their social experiences, sleep, physical activity, and depressive symptoms during the early stages of the pandemic (March–June 2020). Results showed that social isolation and social dissatisfaction were associated with greater depressive symptoms. As predicted, self-reported sleep quality and physical activity moderated these associations, such that lower sleep quality and physical activity exacerbated their effect on depressive symptoms.

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Trust in science increases conservative support for social distancing

10.31219/osf.io/cngq8 ◽

2020 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Jonah Koetke ◽

Karina Schumann ◽

Tenelle Porter

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Experimental Study ◽

Correlational Study ◽

Prevention Strategies ◽

Scientific Communities ◽

Social Distancing ◽

Scientific Consensus ◽

Moderating Role ◽

Insight Into

The COVID-19 pandemic necessitates ubiquitous adherence to prevention strategies—such as social distancing—that have been recommended by medical and scientific communities. Although most Americans support and engage in social distancing, a subset of conservatives reject the scientific consensus on this matter. In this paper, we explored why some conservatives reject social distancing, focusing on how trust in science contributes to ideological differences in social distancing intentions. Using both correlational (Study 1) and experimental (Study 2) methods, we replicated recent research demonstrating that conservatives report lower support for social distancing compared to liberals. However, in both studies we found support for a moderating role of trust in science, such that conservatives reported stronger intentions to socially distance when they had high trust in science. These studies provide insight into why some conservatives refrain from social distancing and how we can increase their adherence to public health recommendations regarding COVID-19.

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Testing the Strain Theory of Suicide – The Moderating Role of Social Support

Crisis ◽

10.1027/0227-5910/a000604 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 41 (2) ◽

pp. 82-88 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Bob Lew ◽

Ksenia Chistopolskaya ◽

Yanzheng Liu ◽

Mansor Abu Talib ◽

Olga Mitina ◽

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Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Suicidal Behavior ◽

Online Survey ◽

Perceived Social Support ◽

Strain Theory ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Psychological Strains ◽

Moderating Role

Abstract. Background: According to the strain theory of suicide, strains, resulting from conﬂicting and competing pressures in an individual's life, are hypothesized to precede suicide. But social support is an important factor that can mitigate strains and lessen their input in suicidal behavior. Aims: This study was designed to assess the moderating role of social support in the relation between strain and suicidality. Methods: A sample of 1,051 employees were recruited in Beijing, the capital of China, through an online survey. Moderation analysis was performed using SPSS PROCESS Macro. Social support was measured with the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and strains were assessed with the Psychological Strains Scale. Results: Psychological strains are a good predictor of suicidality, and social support, a basic need for each human being, moderates and decreases the effects of psychological strains on suicidality. Limitations: The cross-sectional survey limited the extent to which conclusions about causal relationships can be drawn. Furthermore, the results may not be generalized to the whole of China because of its diversity. Conclusion: Social support has a tendency to mitigate the effects of psychological strains on suicidality.

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