What is important for you makes you think about the pandemic differently: moral foundations, pandemic-related fears and convictions ( Lo que cada uno consideramos importante nos hace reflexionar sobre la pandemia de forma distinta: fundamentos morales, temores y convicciones sobre la pandemia )

Abstract

Building on the Moral Foundations Theory and findings regarding the linkage of values, convictions and beliefs, the aim of the study was to compare people displaying various constellations of moral foundations regarding their tolerance of ambiguity, fear of COVID-19 (FCV), endorsement of COVID-19 conspiracy theories and the extent to which they believed in the effectiveness of five COVID-19 preventive measures. This study was self-report-and questionnairebased (N = 212), performed on the general public (aged from 18 to 65). Moral foundations clustered into four groups: Individualizing, Binding, Anti-Individualizing and Generally Moral. The endorsement of Individualizing values (Harm/Care, Fairness/Reciprocity) was linked to higher FCV and higher rating of the effectiveness of COVID-19 preventive measures. Endorsing Binding values (Ingroup/Loyalty, Authority/Respect and Purity/Sanctity) was related to lower tolerance of ambiguity and displaying higher conspiracy beliefs. Findings are discussed in the light of their meaning of values for socially responsible behaviour during a pandemic.

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“…For example, some studies provide evidence that there are not only two profiles of moral foundations, but some people show a mix of both types of morality, making them ‘generally moral’. A co‐existence of binding moral foundations and individualising ones does not trigger the risk of lowered socially responsible intentions (Nowakowska & Zarazińska, 2023).…”

“…The theory suggests five foundational moral domains: (1) Harm/Care; (2) Fairness/Reciprocity; (3) Ingroup/Loyalty; (4) Authority/Respect; and (5) Purity/Sanctity. These foundations can be further grouped into individualising (two first) and binding (three latter; Graham et al, 2009; Pagliaro et al, 2021; Nowakowska & Zarazińska, 2023). The individualising foundations focus on the well‐being and protection of individuals.…”