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The relationship between cultural tightness-looseness and COVID-19 cases and deaths: a global analysis

Gelfand, M., Jackson, J.C., Pan, X., Nau, D., Pieper, D., Denison, E.

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Peer Review Study

Education/Policy change/development
Social and Community Context
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Outside U.S.
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This global analysis discusses how cultural tightness (defined as the strength of and adherence to social norms) impacts countries’ success in limiting cases of and deaths from COVID-19. Findings show that “tight” cultures which have strict norms and punishments for deviance had fewer cases and deaths as compared with loose cultures; authors recommend developing new interventions to help countries tighten their social norms.

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Outcomes of Interest

Reduction of Health Disparities

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Setting(s) of Implementation

Community

Geographic Area of Implementation

Implementation Period

2023