Developing representations of a ‘new’ illness using the Common Sense Model: evolving COVID-19 illness representations and their associations with protective behaviours in the Scottish population
Illness representations changed over time, mirroring increasing knowledge and improved medical management, but also reflecting population anxiety and sense of control. Sociodemographic differences may relate to social roles and vulnerability. Illness representations predicted protective behaviours.
Authors
- Marie Johnston (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0124-4827)
- Chantal den Daas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0955-3691)
- Diane Dixon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7099-204X)
- Gill Hubbard (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2165-5770)
Institutions
- University of Dundee (GB)
- University of Aberdeen (GB)
- Edinburgh Napier University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Psychology and Health
- Published
- 2025-09-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/08870446.2025.2553192
- Primary Topic
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Government of the United Kingdom
- Health and Safety Executive