The relationship between strong‐ties weak‐ties rationality and Covid ‐19 public stigma
A cross‐cultural study of Malaysia and Australia
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21337102 |
|---|---|
| Authors | May Kyi Zay Hta (0000-0003-2652-1106, Department of Psychology Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences (JCSMHS), Monash University Malaysia Bandar Sunway Malaysia), Rachel Sing-Kiat Ting (0000-0002-2932-9593, Department of Psychology Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences (JCSMHS), Monash University Malaysia Bandar Sunway Malaysia, corresponding author), Liz Jones (0000-0001-6566-5036, Department of Psychology Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences (JCSMHS), Monash University Malaysia Bandar Sunway Malaysia) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 59 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 841-852 |
| Publication date | 2024-12-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Psychology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0020-7594 • E-ISSN: 1464-066X |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/ijop.13155 |
| PMID | 38843891 |
| OpenAlex | W4399446723 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 30 |
We investigated the relationship between strong‐ties versus weak‐ties rationality and public stigma (PS) during the COVID‐19 pandemic. We also explored the cultural group differences (Malaysians vs. Australians) in this relationship. An online survey was conducted in 2021 with a final sample of 830 eligible Malaysians and 394 eligible Australians. Participants completed the multidimensional strong‐ties weak‐ties rationality Scale (STWTRS) and an adapted public stigma (PS) scale towards COVID‐19 patients. Through multiple regression analysis, we found that the strong‐ties rationality, ST‐Authoritarian rationality, was positively associated with PS‐Blame in both countries. However, the variable Country moderated the relationship between ST‐Communal and PS‐Rejection, with a negative association found in Malaysia and a positive association in Australia. The findings confirmed the strong‐ties weak‐ties rationality framework, where ST rationality, especially ST‐Authoritarian, could explain the cognitive mechanism behind negative attitudes towards those who pose threat towards the in‐group survival. However, ST‐Communal could buffer the rejection towards the COVID‐19 patients in Malaysia due to its emphasis on social harmony. This study can inform future interventions aimed at mitigating stigma and promoting a more inclusive and supportive society in times of crisis
Authoritarianism · Democracy · Interpersonal ties · Political science · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Rationality · Stigma (botany) · Strong ties · Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Cultural Differences and Values · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Citations per year | 2 |
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| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |