COVID-19 compliance behaviors of older people: The role of cognitive and non-cognitive skills

Andrew Clark; Conchita D'Ambrosio; Ilke Onur; Rong Zhu

doi:10.1016/j.econlet.2021.110158

COVID-19 compliance behaviors of older people: The role of cognitive and non-cognitive skills

Andrew Clark
, Conchita D'Ambrosio
, Ilke Onur
, Rong Zhu

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Abstract

This paper examines the empirical relationship between individuals’ cognitive and non-cognitive abilities and COVID-19 compliance behaviors using cross-country data from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE). We find that both cognitive and non-cognitive skills predict responsible health behaviors during the COVID-19 crisis. Episodic memory is the most important cognitive skill, while conscientiousness and neuroticism are the most significant personality traits. There is also some evidence of a role for an internal locus of control in compliance.

Original language	English
Article number	110158
Number of pages	5
Journal	Economics Letters
Volume	210
Early online date	25 Nov 2021
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.econlet.2021.110158
Publication status	Published - Jan 2022

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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Cognitive skills
Locus of control
Personality traits
Compliance

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