Name of Factor

Individual Questions Included

Seriousness of COVID: High scoring participants did not view the virus as serious

a. COVID-19 is being exaggerated

b. It is “just the flu”

c. It is not serious

d. It will have no major impact on the world

e. People are overreacting

Preventative Health Behaviors: High scorers reported practicing these behaviors more

a. Social distancing (3 questions)

b. Disinfecting

c. Sanitizing hands

d. Wearing masks

e. Wearing gloves

f. Washing hands

g. Sanitizing phone

Conscientiousness: Higher scorers reported a higher level of these aspects of conscientiousness

a. Worried about a loved one

b. Helping those in need

c. It is important to think about how our actions will impact the future

d. Disagreement with: it is important to do what I want, regardless of others

Fear: Higher scorers indicated that the respondents were more fearful

a. Worried that one will get the virus

b. Stressed about leaving the home

c. Generations are being pitted against one another

d. Worried about the length of quarantine in the US

e. Scared about shortages of food

f. Anxious about access to food