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This paper investigates how individualistic versus collectivist cultures influence public compliance with social distancing regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

June 3, 2026Open Access

Does Individualism vs. Collectivism Affect Public Compliance with Social Distancing?

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YCYicheng ChenUniversity of Chicago

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Randomized trial examines compliance with social distancing in relation to individualism and collectivism, suggesting significant implications for public health responses.

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This paper investigates how individualistic versus collectivist cultures influence public compliance with social distancing regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Analyzed country- and county-level data on population movement, COVID-19 cases, and government policy stringency.
Considered demographic, political, and socioeconomic confounding factors in the analysis.
Individuals in more individualistic countries showed lower compliance with social distancing regulations.
In U.S. Democrat-controlled states, higher collectivism correlated with increased compliance, while the opposite was observed in Republican-controlled states.
The findings suggest that collectivism enhances compliance when the pandemic is perceived as a serious threat.

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Yicheng Chen (2021) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1fc40fdee9eb8c0dce5a38 https://doi.org/10.6082/cww8b-70s41

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Randomized trial examines compliance with social distancing in relation to individualism and collectivism, suggesting significant implications for public health responses.

Does Individualism vs. Collectivism Affect Public Compliance with Social Distancing?

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Does Individualism vs. Collectivism Affect Public Compliance with Social Distancing?

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