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World J Psychiatr. Dec 19, 2021; 11(12): 1247-1258
Published online Dec 19, 2021. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v11.i12.1247
Table 1 Explanatory factors for compliance/adherence to coronavirus disease 2019 measures
Factor types
Factor sub-types
Specific aspect
Adherence/compliance
Immediate factorsTrust in the governmentHigher level of trustHigher compliance
Perception of riskHigher perception of risk
Search for informationMore search of information
Perception of compliance with rules Perceiving compliance as a moral obligation
Previous risk-factorsSocial factorsGenderWomenHigher compliance
AgeOlder people
Personal factorsPersonality traitsMachiavellismLower compliance
Narcissism
Psychopathy
Antisocial traits
Risk takingMore risk taking
Empathy and prosocial behaviorHigher empathy and prosocial behavior: higher compliance
Self-controlMore self-control: Higher compliance
Need for cognitionTendency to seek information and to follow a systematic thinkingHigher compliance
Time-perspective“Carpe diem” perspective
MotivationAutonomous motivation
Influence of peersDepending on peers’ attitudes
Number of elderly people one knowsHigher number