Psychological distance can influence a variety of risk-related perceptions and behaviors. This study (N = 205) examines the effect of spatial distance manipulation on emotions, risk perception, and behavioral intention following a recent measles outbreak in the United States. Results indicate that experimentally induced spatial distance influences emotional intensity, which affects psychological distance perception. Perceived distance subsequently influences risk perception, while emotions influence information engagement and support for mandatory vaccination.

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贴近心灵，贴近心灵：利用心理距离传达麻疹疫情

心理距离会影响各种与风险相关的认知和行为。这项研究 ( N = 205) 检验了美国最近爆发麻疹后空间距离操纵对情绪、风险感知和行为意图的影响。结果表明，实验诱导的空间距离会影响情绪强度，从而影响心理距离感知。感知距离随后影响风险感知，而情绪影响信息参与和对强制疫苗接种的支持。