Open AccessInfluence of sense of power on epidemic control policy compliance
Author(s) -
Yuan Ping,
Fanghui Ju,
Yuan Cheng,
Yanbin Liu
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
social behavior and personality
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1179-6391
pISSN - 0301-2212
DOI - 10.2224/sbp.10555
Subject(s) - compliance (psychology) , control (management) , perception , relevance (law) , psychology , power (physics) , government (linguistics) , social psychology , public policy , risk perception , sense of control , political science , economics , law , management , linguistics , philosophy , physics , quantum mechanics , neuroscience
Incidences of noncompliance with COVID-19 prevention and control policies have occurred worldwide, increasing the risk to public safety and making epidemic control more difficult. We applied the approach–inhibition theory of power perception to investigate the underlying mechanisms and boundary conditions of the relationship between individuals' power perception and their prevention and control policy compliance. This study collected data from 303 participants in 45 counties (districts) spanning one province in China. Results show that individuals' sense of power was negatively related to their prevention and control policy compliance, with risk perception mediating and group policy control moderating this relationship. The findings provide a reference for assessing the effectiveness and relevance of government epidemic prevention and control. Implications for research and practice are discussed.