Social Identity and Groups Network (SIGN)

Polarisation and COVID-19

This project explores links between perceived polarisation in society and attitudes and outcomes relating to COVID-19, including adoption of protective behaviours, trust in government, support for policy, and perceived COVID-19 recovery.

Project members

Dr Charlie Crimston

Dr Charlie Crimston

Research Fellow
The University of Queensland
Dr Hema Preya Selvanathan

Dr Hema Preya Selvanathan

Research Fellow
The University of Queensland

Professor Jolanda Jetten

SIGNify Co-Director
Professor of Social Psychology
The University of Queensland

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