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  • National interpersonal distance preferences are linked to cultural differences and can influence the spread of COVID-19.
  • Regression analysis of 40 countries' interpersonal distance data and COVID-19 spread rates shows a significant relationship.
  • Understanding this link can help individuals and governments create tailored strategies to manage pandemics more effectively, rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.

Article Abstract

Objectives: National interpersonal distance preference is considered a cultural characteristic. Interpersonal distance is critical for the spread dynamics of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). COVID-19's spread trend shows various characteristics in different countries. We believe that 1 of the factors influencing this variation could be national interpersonal distance preference.

Methods: We used regression analysis based on data of national interpersonal distance preferences (social, personal, and intimate) presented by Sorokowska et al. and COVID-19 rate of spread data for 40 different countries that were calculated using Our World in Data's data.

Results: National interpersonal distance preferences, with its 3 dimensions, significantly influence the rate of spread of COVID-19 in countries.

Conclusion: Understanding the relation between national interpersonal distance preference and spread of COVID-19 might be very useful information in decision-making processes of individuals, societies, and governments to develop culturally well-suited counter-pandemic policies, strategies, and procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic or any epidemic or pandemic threats in the future, instead of standard fit-to-all strategies.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7581998PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/dmp.2020.295DOI Listing

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