The manifestation and causes of public panic in the early stage of COVID-19 in China: a framework based on consciousness-attitude-behavior
The public panic in response to COVID-19 was modulated by stringent prevention measures, with anxiety levels differing significantly based on occupation and health awareness. Notably, the rise of suspicious and distrustful actions was inextricably linked to an overwhelming sense of fear that gripped the public.
Authors
- Changwei Wei
- Jiaxi Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9039-4933)
- Zuying Xu
Institutions
- Huaibei Normal University (CN)
- China University of Mining and Technology (CN)
- Wuhan University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2024-12-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1324382
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Death Anxiety and Social Exclusion
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.29
Funders
- National Office for Philosophy and Social Sciences
- Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities
- National Social Science Fund Youth Project