The role of religiosity in product and technology acceptance: Evidence from COVID-19 vaccines

Orlandi, Ludovico Bullini; Febo, Valentina; Perdichizzi, Salvatore

doi:10.1016/j.techfore.2022.122032

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“…Despite these challenges, religious leaders have recognized their unique role in promoting healthy practices, communicating scientific information to their communities, and helping dispel myths and inaccuracies that contributed to the spread of COVID-19. Religious communities have had to encourage people to take precautions, accept vaccinations, adapt, and find innovative ways to continue their practices while minimizing the risk of infection (33,35,36,(39)(40)(41)(42)53).…”

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“…For example: The Catholic Church's Pope Francis loudly and globally professed support for the vaccine (42,53). While countries with Roman Catholics as the majority religious group displayed a positive association between religiosity and vaccine rates (36). In some regions, religious leaders postponed religious events or utilized alternative modalities to maintain traditions and rituals in a COVID-friendly manner.…”

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“…The complex relationship between religiosity, cultural values, and public-health decisions has spurred healthcare professionals and other stakeholders, including religious leadership and policymakers, to examine these factors and formulate effective strategies while promoting cooperation among religious communities to ensure adoption of proper procedures or at least the necessary Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to mitigate viral spread (36).…”

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“…Several studies revealed the importance of religious leaders and communities adapting to COVID-19 measures to maintain a sense of belonging and foster emotional resilience among their congregations (33,35,37). Some studies highlight how religious communities adjusted their traditional religious ritual and practices, ultimately complying with social distancing guidelines and safety measures to prevent viral spread (6,12,36). • The adaptations were made in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.…”

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Bridging science and spirituality: the intersection of religion and public health in the COVID-19 pandemic

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BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has had global impacts on social interactions and religious activities, leading to a complex relationship between religion and public health policies. This article reviews impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on religious activities and beliefs in relation to the spread of the virus, as well as the potential of religious leaders and faith communities in mitigating the impact of the pandemic through public health measures and community engagement.MethodsA literature review was conducted using PubMed and Google Scholar, with search terms including “religion,” “COVID-19,” “pandemic,” “coronavirus,” and “spirituality.” We included English articles published between January 2020 and September 2022, focusing on intersection of religion and COVID-19.ResultsWe identified two main themes emerging, with the selected 32 studies divided in 15 studies focused on the relationship between religious practices, beliefs, and the spread of COVID-19, while 17 studies explored the role of religious leaders and faith communities in coping with and mitigating the impact of COVID-19. Religious activities were found to correlate with virus spread, particularly in early days of the pandemic. The relationship between religiosity and adherence to government guidelines was mixed, with some studies suggesting increased religiosity contributed to misconceptions about the virus and resistance to restrictions. Religious beliefs were also associated with vaccine hesitancy, particularly conservative religious beliefs. On the other hand, religious leaders and communities played a crucial role in adapting to COVID-19 measures, maintaining a sense of belonging, fostering emotional resilience, and upholding compliance with public health measures. The importance of collaboration between religious leaders, institutions, and public health officials in addressing the pandemic was emphasized.ConclusionsThis review highlights the essential role of religious leaders, faith-based organizations, and faith communities in promoting education, preparedness, and response efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Engaging with religious leaders and communities can improve pandemic control and prevention efforts. Collaboration between religious leaders, governments, and healthcare professionals is necessary to combat vaccine hesitancy and ensure successful COVID-19 vaccination campaigns. The insights from this review can guide future research, policy development, and public health interventions to minimize the impact of the pandemic and improve outcomes for individuals and communities affected.

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Effects of National Institutions on Corporate Brand Ability Associations During the Pandemic

Jacobs,

Swoboda

2023

Manag Int Rev

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, consumer behavior and brand preferences changed. However, surprisingly little is known about how or why corporate brand associations differ and change across countries during such black swan events, especially for multinationals with a specific expertise and ability, for example, to offer vaccines. The authors use institutional theory to fill this gap. They contribute to international business research by analyzing the roles of national institutions in consumers’ corporate brand ability associations (CBAA) in 20 countries over time. They find generally different roles of regulative, normative, and cultural-cognitive institutions in consumers’ CBAA. Moreover, those roles changed and varied for Pfizer, as a multinational corporation that offered the first vaccine in Western countries, and its competitors before and during the pandemic. Institutional theory strongly complements signaling theory in cross-national studies on CBAA. This study shows, for the first time, which institutions drive CBAA cross-nationally and why the role of each institution changes during a black swan event, such as COVID-19. It has direct implications for managers interested in cross-national consumer responses.

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Why do people doubt vaccines? Predictors of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Turkey

Engin,

Akkoç

2024

Turkish Studies

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The role of religiosity in product and technology acceptance: Evidence from COVID-19 vaccines

Cited by 9 publications

References 56 publications

Bridging science and spirituality: the intersection of religion and public health in the COVID-19 pandemic

Bridging science and spirituality: the intersection of religion and public health in the COVID-19 pandemic

Effects of National Institutions on Corporate Brand Ability Associations During the Pandemic

Why do people doubt vaccines? Predictors of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Turkey

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