How the stringency of the COVID-19 restrictions influences motivation for adherence and well-being : the critical role of proportionality Ghent University KU Leuven
Background: The stringency of the measures taken by governments to combat the COVID-19 pandemic varied considerably across countries and time. In the present study, we examined how the proportionality to the epidemiological situation is related to citizens' behavior, motivation and mental health. Methods: Across 421 days between March 2020 and March 2022, 273 722 Belgian participants (Mage = 49.47; 63.9% female; 33% single) completed an online ...