In process
Vested Interests in Vaccine Acceptance and Uptake
Funded By:
Merck & Co. (CSC Prime)
Project period:
Summer 2023-Present
This research studies mainstream and social media coverage of the COVID-19 vaccines with respect to promoting or undermining vested interests in self-protection against disease. Using both content analysis and survey research, it seeks to understand how media consumption affects vaccine acceptance and uptake, and how evidence based messaging can enhance these outcomes.