Psychology: why do some people still wear masks and get vaccinated against covid?

 There are several psychological factors that might lead someone to continue wearing masks in public and getting COVID vaccinations and boosters. One significant factor is the presence of fear and anxiety regarding health risks. Individuals may have a heightened sense of vulnerability, stemming from personal experiences with illness or a general fear of contagion. This fear can drive a obsessive-compulsive need for protective measures, leading to behaviors such as mask-wearing and vaccination, even when the perceived threat may be overstated [1].

Additionally, social conformity and social metaphysics plays a crucial role. Many people feel pressured to align their behaviors with those of their peers that they consider important or community norms. This desire for acceptance can lead individuals to adopt practices they might not otherwise consider necessary, fueling a cycle of compliance with mask mandates and vaccination campaigns [2].


Moreover, there can be an element of virtue signaling involved. Some individuals may continue these behaviors as a means of demonstrating their moral superiority or commitment to public health, which can indicate underlying issues such as low self-esteem or a need for external validation. This behavior can reflect a disintegrated mode of thought, where the individual prioritizes social approval over personal judgment [5].


Lastly, it's important to consider the cognitive dissonance that may occur when individuals are presented with conflicting information about the efficacy of masks and vaccines. To reduce discomfort from this dissonance, they may cling to their beliefs and actions, even in the face of contradictory evidence, which can indicate an evasion of reality or irrational psycho-epistemology [4][6].


Overall, these psychological factors can create a powerful impetus for individuals to engage in behaviors such as continued mask-wearing and vaccination, often reflecting deeper issues related to fear, social dynamics, and cognitive processing.


Sources

1 The Psychology of Freedom by Peter R. Breggin, M.D.

2 Man in the Trap by Elsworth F. Baker

3 Liberalism is a Mental Disorder: Savage Solutions by Michael Savage, 2005 edition

4 The Personality Disorders Treatment Planner: Includes DSM-5 Updates (PracticePlanners) 2nd Edition by Neil R. Bockian (Author), Julia C. Smith (Author), Arthur E. Jongsma Jr. (Author)

5 Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Text Revision Dsm-5-tr 5th Edition by American Psychiatric Association

6 the Liberal Mind by Lyle H. Rossiter Jr., M.D.

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