Can the experience in Covid-19 prevention and control improve the emergency response capacity of local civil servants in China
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21723678 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ying Chen (0000-0002-4780-4642, Shandong University), Hao Liu (0000-0002-4971-7315, Shandong University, corresponding author), Lin Ma (0000-0001-8784-393X, Shandong University) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 561-579 |
| Publication date | 2026-03-04 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Public Management Review (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1471-9037 • E-ISSN: 1471-9045 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/14719037.2024.2445048 |
| OpenAlex | W4405758603 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 74 |
Based on the goal orientation theory, this study hypothesized that civil servants’ experience in COVID-19 prevention and control could enhance their emergency response capacity (ERC). This hypothesis was tested through an analysis of civil servants in Shandong province of China, using a structural equation model. The findings revealed a significant positive correlation between enhanced ERC and the prevention and control experiences in epidemic, with public service motivation (PSM) serving as a critical mediating factor. The study also identified spatial heterogeneity in the impact of ERC, which emphasized the necessity for region-specific strategies
2019-20 coronavirus outbreak · Business · China · Civil defense · Civil servants · Economics · Emergency response · Management · Medical emergency · Political science · Politics · Public service · Structural equation modeling · Community Health and Development · Computer Science · Disaster Management and Resilience · Medicine · Psychology · Public Administration · Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management
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| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |