A tale of two pandemics: The enduring partisan differences in actions, attitudes, and beliefs during the coronavirus pandemic

Early in the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, scholars and journalists noted partisan differences in behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs. Based on location data from a large sample of smartphones, as well as 13,334 responses to a proprietary survey spanning 10 months from April 1, 2020 to...

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Published in:PloS one 2023-10, Vol.18 (10), p.e0287018-e0287018
Main Authors: Fan, Ying, Orhun, A. Yeşim, Turjeman, Dana
Format: Article
Language:English
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Biology and Life Sciences
Medicine and Health Sciences
Research and Analysis Methods
Social Sciences
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Summary:Early in the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, scholars and journalists noted partisan differences in behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs. Based on location data from a large sample of smartphones, as well as 13,334 responses to a proprietary survey spanning 10 months from April 1, 2020 to February 15, 2021, we document that the partisan gap has persisted over time and that the lack of convergence occurs even among individuals who were at heightened risk of death. Our results point to the existence and persistence of the interaction of partisanship and information acquisition and highlight the need for mandates and targeted informational campaigns towards those with high health risks.
ISSN:1932-6203
1932-6203
DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0287018