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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Risk perception varies across the lifespan, with younger adults often exhibiting higher risk-taking behaviors.
  • Previous research indicates age-related differences in risk perception, but their impact during pandemics remains underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how age influences predicted risk perception during the COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal.
  • To determine if age-related differences in risk perception persist during a public health crisis.

Main Methods:

  • The study examined time-projected risk estimations (immediate vs. future time points).
  • Participants' perceptions of risk behavior and the importance of transmission prevention were assessed.
  • Age was analyzed as a key factor influencing these perceptions.

Main Results:

  • Time-projected estimations of risk behavior and transmission prevention importance decreased over time.
  • This decrease in projected risk was significantly steeper for younger adults compared to older adults.
  • Findings indicate distinct age-based risk perception patterns during the COVID-19 emergency.

Conclusions:

  • Younger and older adults exhibit different risk perception patterns during epidemics.
  • Public health strategies during pandemics should be tailored to address age-specific risk perceptions, particularly targeting younger adults.
  • Understanding these age-related differences is crucial for effective pandemic response and policy-making.