scholarly journals The Role of Risk Perception in Students’ COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake: A Longitudinal Study

Vaccines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Femke Hilverda ◽  
Manja Vollmann
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Risk Perception ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Perceived Severity ◽  
Online Study ◽  
Cognitive Risk ◽  
June July

Since COVID-19 vaccine uptake was found to be especially low among young adults, the present study investigated COVID-19 risk perception as predictor of COVID-19 vaccination intention and actual COVID-19 vaccine uptake among this age group. More specifically, it was tested whether cognitive risk perception predicts vaccination uptake successively via affective risk perception and vaccination intention. In total, 680 students (65.9% female) between 17 and 28 years participated in this longitudinal online study. COVID-19 cognitive and affective risk perception, COVID-19 vaccination intention, and actual COVID-19 vaccine uptake were measured in t1: November/December 2020, t2: March 2021, and t3: June/July 2021, respectively. The mediation analysis revealed a significant indirect effect of perceived severity at t1 on vaccine uptake at t3 via worry at t1 and vaccination intention at t2. Stronger perceptions of perceived severity of COVID-19 were related to more worry about COVID-19, which led to a higher vaccination intention, which, in turn, increased the chance of COVID-19 vaccine uptake. To increase vaccine uptake among young adults it might be fruitful to emphasize the severity of COVID-19. However, one should take into account that tapping into fear works best when messages also include efficacy statements.

Skin cancer on Instagram: implications for adolescents and young adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Corey H. Basch ◽  
Grace C. Hillyer
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Sun Exposure ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
Skin Cancer Prevention ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Protective Gear ◽  
Considerable Portion

AbstractGiven the popularity and reach of Instagram among American adolescents and young adults (AYA), the well-known influence of social media on the behaviors of youth, and the rising rates of melanoma in this age group, this study sought to examine and describe the content of a sample of Instagram posts related to skin cancer. At three different times, a search of Instagram was conducted using #skincancer as the hashtag. Descriptive analyses of Instagram characteristics and content was performed. Overall, content focused on prevention (33.3%), skin cancer treatment (29.3%) and preventive measures such as using sunscreen and protective gear (29.3%). Nearly one-quarter discussed the ABCDEs (Asymmetrical; Borders are irregular; Color is not even; Diameter is large; Evolving) of screening and detection. Instagram postings that covered skin cancer prevention (n = 50, 33.3%) more often discussed the role of sun exposure in the development of skin cancer (28.0% vs. 10.0%, p = 0.005) and use of sunscreen and protective gear (62.0% vs. 13.0%, p < 0.001). The findings of this study indicate that a considerable portion of the Instagram posts included in this study focused on prevention. Thus, indicating that Instagram could be used to promote health, particularly among AYA.

scholarly journals Why still marry? The role of feelings in the persistence of marriage as an institution

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Candeloro Billari ◽  
Aart C. Liefbroer
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Structural Factors ◽  
Partner Relationship ◽  
Affective Evaluation ◽  
Moderating Factors ◽  
Social Structural ◽  
Cognitive Decision

Despite cohabitation becoming increasingly equivalent to marriage in some of the most ‘advanced’ Western European societies, the vast majority of people still marry. Why so? Existing theories, mostly based on various approaches tied to cognitive decision‐making, do not provide a sufficient explanation of the persistence of marriage. In this article, we argue that feelings attached to marriage, i.e. the affective evaluation of those involved in a partner relationship concerning marriage as opposed to cohabitation, explain the persistent importance of marriage as an institution. We argue that socialization, biological and social‐structural factors affect these affective evaluations. We provide a test of our hypotheses using a longitudinal study of young adults in the Netherlands. The results of our analyses are consistent with a central role of feelings in the decision to marry, as well as with a role for key moderating factors such as gender.

Immunizing Children: A Qualitative Analysis of Future Parental Decision Making

2017 ◽  
Vol 56 (11) ◽  
pp. 1032-1039 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hannah C. Espeleta ◽  
Lana O. Beasley ◽  
Leigh E. Ridings ◽  
Tyler J. Smith ◽  
Jennifer D. Shields
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Medical Professionals ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Parental Decision Making ◽  
Decision Making Model

Vaccinations are considered one of public health’s greatest accomplishments. Despite evidence for vaccine effectiveness, uptake levels are still well below the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines. The immunization decision-making process for parents is complex and depends on factors associated with knowledge and experiences. This qualitative study sought to expand on a previous decision-making model for immunizations by examining how individuals receive vaccination information, determining the role of experience in influencing decisions, and understanding how young adults might locate vaccination information in the future. Three focus groups were conducted with 29 undergraduate students without children. Results suggest that young adults exhibit an awareness of information regarding vaccine use and effectiveness, value doctor opinions and recommendations, and desire more robust research on vaccinations. Implications of these results include the importance of (1) disseminating vaccination education to young adults, (2) enhancing consistency/trust between medical professionals and youth, and (3) expanding public policy to increase vaccine uptake.

scholarly journals Predicting Vaccine Uptake during COVID-19 Crisis: A Motivational Approach

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mathias Schmitz ◽  
Olivier Luminet ◽  
Olivier Klein ◽  
Sofie Morbée ◽  
Omer Van den Bergh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Autonomous Motivation ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Concerns ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
Different Types

The present research examined which motivational factors contribute to individuals’ intention to take a vaccine that protects against SARS-CoV-2-virus and their self-reported vaccine uptake several months later. The role of different types of motivation was investigated (i.e., autonomous and controlled regulation) as well as vaccine distrust and effort to obtain a vaccine. Across two large-scale cross-sectional (N = 8887) and longitudinal (N = 6996) studies and controlling for various covariates, autonomous motivation and distrust-based amotivation contributed positively and negatively, respectively, to a) concurrent vaccination intentions, b) self-reported vaccination and c) subsequent subscription to a waitlist to obtain a vaccine. Participants’ infection-related risk perception predicted more positive vaccination outcomes through fostering greater autonomous motivation for vaccination and lower distrust, whereas pandemic-related health concerns failed to yield such adaptive effects. The results emphasize the importance of fostering autonomous motivation for vaccination and handling distrust, both at the societal and face-to-face level.

scholarly journals Life satisfaction in young adults with cancer and the role of sociodemographic, medical, and psychosocial factors: Results of a longitudinal study

Cancer ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 124 (22) ◽  
pp. 4374-4382 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katja Leuteritz ◽  
Michael Friedrich ◽  
Annekathrin Sender ◽  
Erik Nowe ◽  
Yve Stoebel-Richter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Psychosocial Factors

scholarly journals Risk Perception of Covid 19

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Indah Yasminum Suhanti ◽  
Rakhmaditya Dewi Noorrizki ◽  
Kukuh Setyo Pambudi
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Risk Perception ◽  
Young Adulthood ◽  
Quantitative Approach ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
The Government ◽  
Role Of The Government ◽  
Source Of Information

The purpose of this study was to describe risk perception of Covid 19 in Indonesia. The research was conducted using a survey method with a descriptive quantitative approach. The questionnaire was structured using established theories of risk perception. Questionnaires were compiled on the google form application and distributed via WA. There were 508 participants. The results showed that the participants’ risk perception to Covid 19 was moderate. Most participants were aged between 17 - 32 years, young adults. Participants generally view the government as a trusted source of information about Covid 19. However, further research it is necessary to deepen the role of the government in the perception of the risk of Covid 19 in young adulthood.

The Role of Familial Incarceration and Ethnic Identity in Suicidal Ideation and Suicide Attempt: Findings from a Longitudinal Study of Latinx Young Adults in California

2019 ◽  
Vol 64 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 191-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Myriam Forster ◽  
Laurel Davis ◽  
Timothy J. Grigsby ◽  
Christopher J. Rogers ◽  
Steven F. Vetrone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Suicide Attempt

scholarly journals A Comparative Study: Need for Affiliation and Gratitude among Young Adults Who Are/Aren’t In a Relationship

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sneha Gulati ◽  
Shifali Nehria ◽  
Dharmesh Meena ◽  
Mohd Mustafa
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Need For Affiliation ◽  
Common Definition ◽  
Definition Of

Humans, as social beings, have an inherent need for affiliation. This need to form social relationships and maintain them varies in degree from individual to individual. Need for affiliation is a need for open and sociable interpersonal relationships. A common definition of gratitude is “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness;”.Researchers have conceptualized gratitude as an emotion that is always directed towards appreciating the helpful actions of other people (c.f. McCullough, Kilpatrick, Emmons, & Larson, 2001). The aim of the present investigation was to compare among young adults who are in a relationship with those who aren’t on their need for affiliation and feeling of general gratitude. It was hypothesized that need for affiliation and gratitude will be more in people who are in a relationship from those who aren’t and there will also be gender differences in gratitude and need for affiliation. A sample of 210 participants of the age group 18-24 were selected from which 105 were in a relationship and 105 have never been in a relationship. Need for affiliation was assessed using Liking People Scale developed by E.E. Filsinger (1981) and gratitude using the Gratitude Questionnaire-6 by Michael E. McCullough (2002). Results shall be discussed in light of role of chosen variables and were interpreted in terms of their significance.

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