Fatalism in the context of COVID-19: Perceiving coronavirus as a death sentence predicts reluctance to perform recommended preventive behaviors

• Main Authors: Tyler Jimenez (Author), Arjee Restar (Author), Peter J. Helm (Author), Rebekah Israel Cross (Author), Deanna Barath (Author), Jamie Arndt (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2020-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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To manage the spread of coronavirus, health entities have urged the public to take preventive measures such as social distancing and handwashing. Yet, many appear reluctant to take these measures. Research is needed to understand factors underlying such reluctance, with the aim of developing targete...