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Health behavior adherence and emotional adjustment during the COVID-19 pandemic in a US nationally representative sample: The roles of prosocial motivation and gratitude

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  • Nelson-Coffey, S. Katherine
  • O'Brien, Mary M.
  • Braunstein, Bailey M.
  • Mickelson, Kristin D.
  • Ha, Thao

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Substantial health behavior change (e.g., social distancing, mask-wearing) is needed to slow COVID-19. Yet, adherence to these guidelines varies, and avoiding social contact may contribute to declines in emotional adjustment.

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  • Nelson-Coffey, S. Katherine & O'Brien, Mary M. & Braunstein, Bailey M. & Mickelson, Kristin D. & Ha, Thao, 2021. "Health behavior adherence and emotional adjustment during the COVID-19 pandemic in a US nationally representative sample: The roles of prosocial motivation and gratitude," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 284(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:284:y:2021:i:c:s027795362100575x
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2021.114243
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