With more than 36 million people diagnosed as having COVID-19 worldwide to date, physical distancing remains one of the most effective ways to prevent COVID-19 spread until the widespread distribution of effective vaccines, and two new studies demonstrate who is most likely to embrace the measure—most notably women, older people, and conscientious types.Individual compliance with government-issued recommendations for physical distancing and other restrictions varies widely, and policymakers are eager to identify strategies for future public health campaigns that encourage greater adherence.
The two PLOS One studies examined compliance with COVID-19 restrictions, highlighting psychological motivations, barriers, and personality traits that