Covid-19 compliance is a very personal affair

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People with a personal stake in preventing Covid-19 spread were generally more compliant with the rules, according to a survey of 1,000 Aucklanders. The researchers warn that people with few incentives to stop the spread of the virus could be more likely to be swayed by misinformation. However the researchers suggest that relating the issue to something else people care about – such as sport, with the 'team of five million' catchphrase – could be a way to encourage compliance.

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Organisation/s: Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, The University of New England

Funder: The funding for this research was allocated from the Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research Strategic Investment Fund. This funding does not have a grant number.

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