Age differences in the relationship between threatening and coping mechanisms and preventive behaviors in the time of COVID-19 in the United States: Protection Motivation Theory

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Main Authors: Jung Ki Kim, Eileen M. Crimmins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2021-01-01
Series:Research in Psychotherapy
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Online Access:https://www.researchinpsychotherapy.org/index.php/rpsy/article/view/485