Table 2.
Outcome variables, question text, and response format for the main survey
| Outcome variable | Item | Response format |
|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Intentions | In the coming two weeks, if there is an order to stay at home at all times except times deemed essential, how likely are you to follow that order? | 7-point scale with the following points: Extremely unlikely, moderately unlikely, slightly unlikely, neither likely nor unlikely, slightly likely, moderately likely, extremely likely |
| Behavioral Intentions | In the coming two weeks, if you are taking care of someone who is sick with COVID-19, how likely are you to wear a mouth and nose covering (such as a mask) in public at all times? | 7-point scale with the following points: Extremely unlikely, moderately unlikely, slightly unlikely, neither likely nor unlikely, slightly likely, moderately likely, extremely likely |
| Behavioral Intentions | In the coming two weeks, if you notice yourself coughing and sneezing, how likely are you to wear a mouth and nose covering (such as a mask) in public at all times? | 7-point scale with the following points: Extremely unlikely, moderately unlikely, slightly unlikely, neither likely nor unlikely, slightly likely, moderately likely, extremely likely |
| Behavioral Intentions | In the coming two weeks, if you think you may have been exposed to COVID-19, how likely are you to completely isolate yourself? | 7-point scale with the following points: Extremely unlikely, moderately unlikely, slightly unlikely, neither likely nor unlikely, slightly likely, moderately likely, extremely likely |
| Policy support (individual autonomy) | Government health officials should allow individuals to determine how best to deal with the present COVID-19 pandemic | 7-point scale with the following points: Strongly disagree, moderately disagree, slightly disagree, neither agree nor disagree, slightly agree, moderately agree, strongly agree |
| Policy support (individual autonomy) | Individuals, not governments, should decide how best to act during the COVID-19 pandemic | 7-point scale with the following points: Strongly disagree, moderately disagree, slightly disagree, neither agree nor disagree, slightly agree, moderately agree, strongly agree |
| Policy support (government power) | Government health officials should authorize law enforcement to fine anyone who violates restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19 | 7-point scale with the following points: Strongly disagree, moderately disagree, slightly disagree, neither agree nor disagree, slightly agree, moderately agree, strongly agree |
| Policy support (government power) | Government health officials should do everything in their power to address the spread of COVID-19, even if it severely limits daily activities for citizens | 7-point scale with the following points: Strongly disagree, moderately disagree, slightly disagree, neither agree nor disagree, slightly agree, moderately agree, strongly agree |
| Policy support (government power) | Government health officials should decide how long social distancing practices stay in place | 7-point scale with the following points: Strongly disagree, moderately disagree, slightly disagree, neither agree nor disagree, slightly agree, moderately agree, strongly agree |
| Anxiety | To what extent do you feel anxious when considering these recommendations? | 5-point scale with the following points: not at all, slightly, moderately, very much, extremely |
| Anxiety | To what extent do you feel afraid when considering these recommendations? | 5-point scale with the following points: not at all, slightly, moderately, very much, extremely |
| Anxiety | To what extent do you feel fearful when considering these recommendations? | 5-point scale with the following points: not at all, slightly, moderately, very much, extremely |
| Information seeking | At the end of the study today, would you like to learn the latest reliable information about COVID-19? | binary response: yes, no |