Folwarczny, Michał; Larsen, Nils Magne; Otterbring, Tobias; Gasiorowska, Agata; Sigurdsson, Valdimar (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-04-24)
Humans have a motivational system that influences cognition and behavior
to minimize the risk of contact with pathogens. This research examines the
relationship between cyberspace disease salience and mobility behavior at
the macro and micro levels. Across two studies, we predict and find that
people adjust their mobility behavior to minimize the risk of close physical
contact with strangers ...