With unclear Covid-19 guidance, selfish behaviour takes over


By AGENCY

A study finds that unclear Covid-19 guidelines may prompt selfish behaviour instead. — AFP

Far from bringing about a new era of social solidarity, often-changing and unclear guidance around Covid-19 may push people to act more selfishly, researchers said on Sept 15 (2020).

Danish and Swedish investigators found that unclear expectations will prompt most people to take the easiest option, whether the choice before them is over rounding a tip at a restaurant up or down, or respecting SARS-CoV-2 virus recommendations.

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