Cultural worldviews and support for governmental management of COVID-19

This article examines public attitudes towards government COVID-19 measures in China, considering privacy and safety concerns. Using a nationwide survey of 776 adults and an online worldview database, the study explores how cultural worldviews (egalitarianism, hierarchy, individualism, fatalism) influence policy support. Findings indicate that hierarchists and egalitarians, particularly those with high government trust, are more supportive. Individualists and fatalists show less support, though fatalist resistance diminishes under high-risk perception. The study highlights the interplay of cultural worldviews, government trust, and risk perception in shaping policy attitudes and emphasizes the importance of building trust between authorities and the public.

Qi Guo, Palizhati Muhetaer, Ping Hu