University students’ travel risk perceptions and risk-taking willingness during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study

Akritidis, Jordan; McGuinness, Sarah L.; Leder, Karin

doi:10.1016/j.tmaid.2022.102486

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“…A similar result is found in Ref. [ 63 ], which, for a set of undergraduate travelers (from University in Melbourne), they find that younger persons with greater travel experience are willing to take more risk in the trip because they perceive low risk of severe COVID-19.…”

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Profiles of travelers to intermediate-high health risk areas following the reopening of borders in the COVID-19 crisis: A clustering approach

García-Marín,

Marrero,

Guerra-Neira

et al. 2023

Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease

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Profiles of travelers to intermediate-high health risk areas following the reopening of borders in the COVID-19 crisis: A clustering approach

García-Marín,

Marrero,

Guerra-Neira

et al. 2023

Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease

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“…According to the knowledge theory, people would perceive the pandemic as dangerous because they knew it to be dangerous [ 33 ]. In this respect, college students would have worried about the current situation only when they were fully aware of the infection risk and had sufficient knowledge of the COVID control policies [ 34 ]. Yet, empirical evidence also suggests that infection risk does not seem to affect cognition in college students [ 35 ], when they possess insufficient COVID-19 knowledge but high infection risk perceptions [ 36 ].…”

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Risk perceptions of COVID-19, vocational identity, and employment aspirations of Chinese aviation students: a structural equation modeling approach

Qin,

Tang

2023

BMC Public Health

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Background The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the aviation and education sectors in China. This study examined the relationships between risk perceptions of the pandemic, vocational identity, and employment aspirations of Chinese aviation students. Methods The study used a convenience sampling approach to collect data (n = 276 respondents) from August 2 to 8, 2022. An online survey was sent via WeChat and QQ to Chinese students majoring in aviation service management who were under lockdown at six Chinese schools. Results In spite of the strong support for the stringent COVID policies and full awareness of infection risk and protective measures, respondents were worried about the current unstable situation and felt fear for its severity and long-lasting symptoms. The casual path from career commitment to employment aspiration was supported, but high risk perceptions of the pandemic failed to have any psychological effect on the two constructs of vocational identity and employment aspirations. Conclusions The findings not only demonstrate the power of career commitment on employment aspirations but also reveal that a relatively high self-assessment of career proficiency may not necessarily lead to a clear career aspiration, possibly due to poor risk communication and insufficient career planning guidance. Thus, Chinese aviation students should improve their career proficiency and commitment, broaden their career options and adaptability, and have a clear career plan, in order to be well prepared for the fierce job market that will face the next wave of the ongoing pandemic.

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“…For instance, targeted messaging and programming could be developed to cater to different age groups, education levels, and occupations. Interventions could also take the form of promoting media literacy initiatives to help the public better decipher and judge the credibility, reliability and salience of the media content they consume (Akritidis et al, 2022). In addition, collaborations with influencers on new media could be pursued to reach and engage with younger cohorts more effectively.…”

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The impact of the intensity of media use on potential tourists’ risk perception and travel protective behavioral intentions in COVID-19

Sun,

Ye,

Tang

et al. 2023

Front. Psychol.

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IntroductionIn light of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is an increased need for potential travelers to gather information about their trips to mitigate perceived risks. This study aims to understand the relationship between the intensity of media use (both new and traditional), epidemic risk perception, and tourism protection behavior intention among potential tourists.MethodsA total of 491 valid questionnaires were collected in Shanghai, China. Factor analysis, path analysis, and effect analysis were conducted using SPSS and AMOS to examine the impact of different media types on epidemic risk perception and tourism protection behavior.ResultsThe findings indicate a positive association between new media use intensity and epidemic risk perception, as well as an intention to adopt safety-conscious tourism behaviors. In contrast, traditional media usage is inversely associated with risk perception but has no significant influence on protective behavior. The results also highlight the role of demographic factors, such as age, education level, occupation, and income, in modulating the relationship between media usage and risk perception.DiscussionThe contrasting effects of new and traditional media suggest the need for a tailored approach in epidemic communication strategies. Public health officials should leverage new media to enhance risk perception and safety-oriented behaviors, while recognizing the role of traditional media in managing lower risk perceptions and assuaging panic. The study emphasizes the importance of personalized messaging based on demographic disparities in media usage and perception. The mediating role of risk perception in shaping protective behaviors offers insights for promoting adherence to safety protocols.ConclusionThis study contributes to a comprehensive understanding of media influences during health crises, emphasizing the responsibility of media platforms in transmitting accurate information. The findings call for a nuanced approach to epidemic communication, considering the strengths and weaknesses of different media types. Segmented and personalized messaging strategies can cater to demographic variations in media usage and perception. Enhancing risk perception through tailored messaging can promote protective behaviors and effectively manage public sentiment during health crises.

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University students’ travel risk perceptions and risk-taking willingness during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study

Cited by 7 publications

References 32 publications

Profiles of travelers to intermediate-high health risk areas following the reopening of borders in the COVID-19 crisis: A clustering approach

Profiles of travelers to intermediate-high health risk areas following the reopening of borders in the COVID-19 crisis: A clustering approach

Risk perceptions of COVID-19, vocational identity, and employment aspirations of Chinese aviation students: a structural equation modeling approach

The impact of the intensity of media use on potential tourists’ risk perception and travel protective behavioral intentions in COVID-19

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