Also concerning is how gun ownership is woven into this narrative. "The distress affecting COVID related beliefs might also affect COVID related behavior. The present research tested if this was so by examining compliance with Centers for Disease Control (CDC) COVID prevention guidelines and engagement in survivalist strategies (e.g., obtaining firearms, locating escape routes to remote locations). CDC compliance reflects confidence in governmental authority, trust in science based directives, and faith in collective action. Survivalism reflects wariness towards governmental institutions and science, and loyalty to small, ideological groups . We therefore expected that distress would be related to increased survivalism and reduced CDC compliance among our US sample."
Excellent critique.
Thank you, Jen!
Also concerning is how gun ownership is woven into this narrative. "The distress affecting COVID related beliefs might also affect COVID related behavior. The present research tested if this was so by examining compliance with Centers for Disease Control (CDC) COVID prevention guidelines and engagement in survivalist strategies (e.g., obtaining firearms, locating escape routes to remote locations). CDC compliance reflects confidence in governmental authority, trust in science based directives, and faith in collective action. Survivalism reflects wariness towards governmental institutions and science, and loyalty to small, ideological groups . We therefore expected that distress would be related to increased survivalism and reduced CDC compliance among our US sample."