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Self-Identity And Risk Mitigation Behavior: Self-Protecting Masks Mandate, Mallory L. Denning
Self-Identity And Risk Mitigation Behavior: Self-Protecting Masks Mandate, Mallory L. Denning
Masters Theses
A nation’s reaction to health risk in the wake of a pandemic reveals ample supply of data potentially highlighting the thematic schemes linking self-identity to risk mitigation behavior. The following thesis proposes an assessment of the self-identify themes motivating the choice to adhere to the self-protection masks mandate, providing discernment for practitioners and academics interested in revealing the diverse idiosyncrasies contributing to health-behavior habits. Literature surrounding risk communication, risk perceptionand self-identity intertwine to form a lens to interpret the gathered data. Seven qualitative interviews gleaned from a purposeful snowball sample conducted at a Southeastern University from individuals at least 18 …