Risk factors for COVID-19 infection : virtual-reality paradigm
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2022
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Este estudo teve como objetivo examinar um modelo integrativo que explique o
comportamento dos indivíduos durante a pandemia de Covid-19, especificamente o risco de
infeção. Os objetivos específicos prendem-se em compreender se o estilo de vinculação dos
adultos está associado aos comportamentos de risco dos indivíduos e se o medo ao covid-19
está associado aos comportamentos de risco. O risco de infeção por Covid-19 foi avaliado
através de um dispositivo de realidade virtual com a utilização de Oculus Quest. O estudo
inclui uma amostra de 73 estudantes e colaboradores da universidade, 24 (32.9%) do sexo
masculino e 49 (67.1%) do sexo feminino (Mo = 1), com idades compreendidas entre os 18
e os 47 anos, (M = 24; DP = 5.70). No que concerne às hipóteses do estudo, foi colocada a
hipótese de que tanto o medo como a vinculação (evitante e ansiosa) são preditores dos
comportamentos de risco. Verificou-se que níveis mais elevados de medo e de vinculação
evitante foram preditores de níveis inferiores de comportamentos de risco e que níveis
superiores de vinculação ansiosa foram preditores de níveis superiores de comportamentos
de risco. Este estudo apresenta algumas limitações, como o reduzido tamanho da amostra
que limitou o poder estatístico do estudo e a inclusão de apenas estudantes e colaboradores
pertencentes à universidade. A utilização da realidade virtual permitiu um controlo dos
estímulos apresentados aos sujeitos em 3 dimensões e a uma variedade de respostas também
previamente estabelecidas. Esta é uma ferramenta útil para a criação de múltiplos cenários
complexos e detalhados, fazendo com que o participante esteja submetido no ambiente
virtual.
This study aims to examine an integrative model that explains the behavior of individuals during the Covid-19 pandemic, specifically the risk of infection. The specific objectives are linked to understanding whether the attachment style of adults is associated with the risk behaviors of individuals and if the fear of covid-19 is associated with risk behaviors. The risk of Covid-19 infection was assessed using a virtual reality device using the Oculus Quest. The study includes a sample of 73 students and collaborators from university, 24 (32.9%) male and 49 (67.1%) female (Mo = 1), aged between 18 and 47 years old (M = 24; SD = 5.70). Regarding the study hypotheses, it was hypothesized that both fear and attachment (avoidant and anxious) are predictors of risk behaviors. It was found that higher levels of fear and avoidant attachment were predictors of lower levels of risky behaviors and higher levels of anxious attachment were predictors of higher levels of risky behaviors. This study had some limitations, such as the small sample size that limited the statistical power of the study and the inclusion of only students and collaborators belonging to the university. The use of virtual reality allowed a control of the stimuli presented to the subjects in 3 dimensions and a variety of previously established responses. This is a useful tool for creating multiple complex and detailed scenarios, making the participant to be submitted in the virtual environment.
This study aims to examine an integrative model that explains the behavior of individuals during the Covid-19 pandemic, specifically the risk of infection. The specific objectives are linked to understanding whether the attachment style of adults is associated with the risk behaviors of individuals and if the fear of covid-19 is associated with risk behaviors. The risk of Covid-19 infection was assessed using a virtual reality device using the Oculus Quest. The study includes a sample of 73 students and collaborators from university, 24 (32.9%) male and 49 (67.1%) female (Mo = 1), aged between 18 and 47 years old (M = 24; SD = 5.70). Regarding the study hypotheses, it was hypothesized that both fear and attachment (avoidant and anxious) are predictors of risk behaviors. It was found that higher levels of fear and avoidant attachment were predictors of lower levels of risky behaviors and higher levels of anxious attachment were predictors of higher levels of risky behaviors. This study had some limitations, such as the small sample size that limited the statistical power of the study and the inclusion of only students and collaborators belonging to the university. The use of virtual reality allowed a control of the stimuli presented to the subjects in 3 dimensions and a variety of previously established responses. This is a useful tool for creating multiple complex and detailed scenarios, making the participant to be submitted in the virtual environment.
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Orientação: Ricardo Pinto
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MESTRADO EM PSICOLOGIA CLÍNICA E DA SAÚDE, PSICOLOGIA, COVID-19, MEDO, PERCEÇÃO DE RISCO, PSYCHOLOGY, COVID-19, FEAR, RISK PERCEPTION