Uncertainty Intolerance As a Barrier to Moving Interventions Upstream

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Keyword: Public Policy

Abstract: People higher in uncertainty intolerance and neuroticism preferred downstream over upstream interventions in a resource allocation task (N = 221). Across 3 domains, these traits predicted reluctance to invest in preventative strategies. Results highlight psychological barriers to supporting long-term public health solutions and suggest opportunities for intervention reframing.

• Pamela Campos-Ordóñez (Presenting Author)