Taking a COVID-19 vaccine or not? Do trust in government and trust in experts help us to understand vaccination intention?

Governments worldwide are relying on the COVID-19 vaccines as the solution for ending the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting crisis. Although scientific progress in the development of a vaccine has been astonishing, policymakers are facing an extra hurdle as increasingly more people appear to be hesitant in their intention to take such a vaccine. Based on a large Corona survey in Belgium, this study aims to explain the vaccination intention by linking it to trust in government and experts, while accounting for individuals’ risk perceptions and prosocialness.

Jaar van publicatie:2022

Trefwoorden:A1 Journal article

Toegankelijkheid:Open