According to a recent led by researchers from the 糖心原创, people who recognize their connections with others and identify with all humanity are more likely to cooperate with public health measures and act altruistically amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The multi-disciplinary behavioral study draws on data collected across 80 countries. The findings reveal that those who identify with all humanity, instead of geographic identities, are more likely to cooperate with public health measures and restrictions.
The findings will inform understandings of human moral behaviors and influence future policy and decision-making regarding pandemic restrictions and guidelines.