Information Environments and Support for COVID-19 Mitigation Policies
American Behavioral Scientist
; 2022.
Article
in English
| Scopus | ID: covidwho-2020669
ABSTRACT
This research assesses how the environment for coronavirus disease (COVID) information contributed to the public’s willingness to support measures intended to mitigate the spread and transmission of the virus in the early stages of the pandemic. A representative sample of 600 Floridians was surveyed in April 2020. After controlling for sociodemographic factors, COVID anxiety, and knowledge about the virus, we find that components of the information environment mattered for public opinion related to mitigation policies. Television news sources, including local and national network news, center-left cable news (i.e., CNN, MSNBC), and Fox News, contributed to shaping policy support. The results highlight the importance of televised news coverage in shaping public opinion toward healthcare-related policies. © 2022 SAGE Publications.
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American Behavioral Scientist
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2022
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