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Συγκριτική αισιοδοξία για νόσηση και ανάρρωση απο τον COVID-19 στον Ελληνικο πληθυσμο [Comparative optimism for Illness and recovery from Covid-19 in the Greek population]

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Drawing on data from international research (N = 6485), this study focuses on Comparative Optimism (CO) during the COVID-19 pandemic, i.e., the belief that negative effects associated with COVID-19 disease are more likely to occur in others than to oneself. A total of 495 participants responded to the survey via social networks between the 6th and 10th week of the general lockdown in Greece. The sample was normally distributed in age, and it consisted mainly of women (73%), free of COVID-19 symptoms. Participants showed statistically significant (p<.001) comparative optimism, and they declared that it was less likely to accidently infect other people or to be infected themselves, as well as to develop symptoms and be hospitalized, in comparison to other people of similar age and gender. They were also, comparatively, more optimistic of their chances to recover fully if they get ill. Finally, the majority of participants (83%) reported that they comply somewhat more or more with the measures of social distancing than other people of similar age and gender. The data showed significant comparative optimism about COV ID-19 in the Greek population. We discuss ways in which these beliefs may affect compliance with health and safety guidelines.
Journal: SKEPSY - Σ.Κ.Ε.Ψ.Υ. Σύγχρονη Κοινωνία, Εκπαίδευση & Ψυχική Υγεία
ISSN: 1791-597X
Issue: 4
Volume: 9
Pages: 377 - 398
Publication year:2021
Accessibility:Closed