Author:
Fayaz-Farkhad Bita,Jung Haesung,Calabrese Christopher,Albarracin Dolores
Abstract
AbstractIn a survey and four preregistered experiments, we examined if implementing a vaccine-promoting policy is likely to encourage vaccination by shaping the norms of a society. By combining state-level policy data with a longitudinal survey, we found that vaccine-supportive policies and laws are associated with more positive social norms. To establish a causal effect, we conducted four preregistered experiments to gauge the impact of policies, including the government recommendation for children to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and changes in funding for immunization programs. We find that vaccine-supportive policies strengthen the intention to receive an additional recommended COVID-19 booster shot and the intention to vaccinate children against COVID-19. We also find that these effects are mediated by the promotion of social norms supportive of vaccination. In this context, communicating about laws and policies in favor of vaccination may create a culture of vaccination and increase vaccination coverage.
Funder
National Institutes of Health
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
National Science Foundation
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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