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  • Public Health
  • Social Science

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  • Many individuals, despite accepting routine vaccinations, refuse COVID-19 vaccines.
  • This phenomenon poses a significant public health challenge during the pandemic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the psychological drivers behind vaccine refusal in US and UK citizens.
  • To compare vaccine refusal with addiction and akrasia, exploring concepts of agency and identity.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis comparing vaccine refusal with addiction and akrasia.
  • Exploration of psychological factors such as informational reinforcement, self-esteem, and social identity.

Main Results:

  • Vaccine refusal appears to be reinforced by psychological rewards, including heightened arousal and increased self-esteem.
  • These rewards stem from asserting perceived superior understanding, "bucking the trend," and reinforcing "tribal identity."
  • These internal rewards can outweigh the recognized risks of COVID-19 infection.

Conclusions:

  • Psychological and social reinforcement mechanisms play a critical role in vaccine refusal.
  • Understanding these drivers is crucial for developing effective public health strategies.
  • Further research may identify distinct subtypes of vaccine refusers based on epistemological factors.