Face masks have been widely employed as a personal protective measure during the
COVID-19 pandemic. However, concerns remain that masks create a false sense of security …

Physical distancing has been an important asset in limiting the SARS-CoV-2 virus spread
during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to assess compliance with physical …

The outbreak of COVID-19 has led to a global health crisis and caused huge emotional
swings. However, the positive emotional expressions, like self-confidence, optimism, and …

During the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns were raised that face covering use may elicit risk
compensation; a false sense of security resulting in reduced adherence to other protective …

The present research investigates the possible causes of resistance to vaccination against
the COVID-19 virus. A significant percentage of different countries' populations is refractory …

Aim To nuance the discussion on the suggested absence of the risk-compensation
phenomenon in times of COVID-19. Subject and methods In many countries, behavioral …

Vaccination has played a key role in reducing the health burden of COVID-19, however,
concern has been raised worldwide regarding risk compensation, a process whereby …

For a very long time in the COVID-19 crisis, behavioural change leading to physical
distancing behaviour was the only tool at our disposal to mitigate virus spread. In this large …

Background The possibility of the emergence of new pandemics necessitates further
research into using simple strategies to promote social distancing behaviors in public. Most …

The onset of COVID-19 and its rapid global spread have had significant consequences on
psychological state and behaviour (Eger et al., 2021; Mutz & Gerke, 2021; Serafini et al …