Perceptions and effects of COVID-19 related information in Denmark and Sweden: a web-based survey about COVID-19 and social media

Forskningsoutput: TidskriftsbidragArtikel i vetenskaplig tidskriftPeer review

Sammanfattning

Extensive COVID-19 information can generate information overload and confusion. Denmark and Sweden adopted different COVID-19 management strategies.
Aim This study aimed to compare search strategies, perceptions and effects of COVID-19 information, in general and specifically in social media, in residents in Denmark and Sweden.
Subject and methods Quantitative data from a sample of respondents (n = 616) from Denmark and Sweden on an international web-based survey was analysed using descriptive and analytical statistics.
Results The results showed similarities between the countries regarding preferred and trusted information sources, use of (social) media, and psychosocial and behavioural effects of such information. Traditional media and social media were frequently used for COVID-19 information. Especially health authorities and researchers were trusted sources, representing the dominant medico-political discourse. There were no differences in negative effect and social behaviour. Residents in Denmark experienced significantly more positive effects than residents in Sweden.
Conclusion Summarily, the study showed similarities and small differences among residents in both countries related to usage patterns, perceptions and effects of COVID-19 information from (social) media, despite diverging strategies.
Originalspråkengelska
Sidor (från-till)645-659
TidskriftJournal of Public Health
Volym31
Nummer4
Tidigt onlinedatum2021 apr. 26
DOI
StatusPublished - 2023

Ämnesklassifikation (UKÄ)

  • Hälsovetenskaper
  • Systemvetenskap, informationssystem och informatik med samhällsvetenskaplig inriktning

Fria nyckelord

  • COVID-19
  • Psychosocial effects
  • Information
  • Survey
  • Denmark
  • Sweden

Fingeravtryck

Utforska forskningsämnen för ”Perceptions and effects of COVID-19 related information in Denmark and Sweden: a web-based survey about COVID-19 and social media”. Tillsammans bildar de ett unikt fingeravtryck.

Citera det här