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  • Public Health Policy
  • Behavioral Economics

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  • COVID-19 pandemic necessitated public health policies like avoiding crowded places.
  • Ambiguous recommendations require individuals to engage in complex strategic decision-making.
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) advised avoiding crowded public spaces.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine how contextual information affects decisions to visit recreational hotspots under ambiguous public health guidance.
  • To investigate the role of perceived social norms and individual characteristics in compliance with 'avoid crowded places' policies.

Main Methods:

  • A representative Dutch sample (N=1,048) participated in a study involving hypothetical scenarios.
  • Participants were randomized to four context levels (none, low, medium, high) regarding crowdedness.
  • Decisions to visit, expectations of others' behavior, and personal characteristics were assessed.

Main Results:

  • Respondents were more likely to visit in low and high context scenarios compared to no context.
  • Low context decreased expectations of others visiting; high context increased them.
  • Education, age, and risk attitude predicted likelihood of visiting, irrespective of context.

Conclusions:

  • Ambiguous public policy, like 'use common sense,' places a significant cognitive burden on individuals.
  • Contextual information and social influence play crucial roles in compliance with public health recommendations.
  • Clearer, context-specific information is essential for informed public decision-making during health crises.