ICPS

2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021

Proposal: The Effect of Mask Wearing and Social Distancing during a Pandemic on Others’ Comfort and Judgements

Virtual · May 2021

Posters · Research Proposal

  • Wendy Schweigert
    Bradley University
  • Pryal Patel
    Bradley University
  • Monique Fields
    Bradley University
  • Hannah Kees
    Bradley University
  • Jillian Gomez
    Bradley University
  • Kistina Vyas
    Bradley University
  • Rebecca Ruger
    Pennsylvania State University

Abstract

A proposed experiment investigates the effects of mask wearing and social distancing on comfort level and judgement of the person, as well as whether these effects vary in different regions and types of locations within the United States. Determinants of mask wearing and social distancing as social norms are considered.