ICPS
2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021
Young Adults’ Stigmatizing Attitude Towards COVID-19 Survivors (Friends vs Peers): Findings from an Indian Cohort
- Shanu Shukla
Indian Institute of Management Indore - Sushanta Mishra
Indian Institute of Management Indore - Ranu Pandey
JSS Academy of Technical Education, Noida
Abstract
The study explores young adults’ stigmatizing attitude towards their friends versus peer group who recovered from COVID-19. Results suggest that young Indians stigmatize their peer group. This stigmatization is a function of the degree of transaction. Hence, awareness campaigns are warranted within the educational institutions to fight stigma towards COVID-19.
Epidemics and Public Health
