Sociodemographic and Psychological Variables and Concerns Related to COVID-19 Vaccination among Polish Citizens

Estera Twardowska-Staszek, Irmina Rostek and Krzysztof Biel
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Estera Twardowska-Staszek: Faculty of Education Jesuit University Ignatianum in Krakow, Kopernika 26, 31-501 Kraków, Poland
Irmina Rostek: Faculty of Education Jesuit University Ignatianum in Krakow, Kopernika 26, 31-501 Kraków, Poland
Krzysztof Biel: Faculty of Education Jesuit University Ignatianum in Krakow, Kopernika 26, 31-501 Kraków, Poland

IJERPH, 2022, vol. 19, issue 15, 1-13

Abstract: The aim of this study performed during the fourth wave of the pandemic was to analyse differences in sociodemographic and psychological variables between those who cite concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccination and those who do not, as well as the differences between those whose concerns stem from a negative evaluation of vaccines and those whose concerns are based on a positive evaluation of vaccines. The study included 417 participants aged 18 to 76 years (M = 34, SD = 13.9). Among the respondents, 89% were female. A survey questionnaire on sociodemographic variables and standardized research tools were used: mood (UMACL), emotions (PANAS), satisfaction with life (SWLS), optimism (LOT-R), and coping with stress (CISS). The results of the study indicate that the elderly and working people are concerned about inadequate vaccination of the population, whereas students are concerned about the pressure of compulsory vaccination. People who are concerned about inadequate vaccination of population are more likely to experience concerns about various stressors. Our results do not indicate a relationship between psychological variables and vaccination-related concerns. The results obtained may be the basis for the identification of target groups in order to adapt social campaigns promoting vaccination against COVID-19 in Poland.

Keywords: pandemic; COVID-19; vaccination; attitudes; concerns (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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