Abstract
To some degree, all social behaviors may be affected by cultural influences. So which national cultures could be positive influences or negative influences on the prevention of a contagion? (Roser et al., 2020). This paper explores regression models for predicting initial Covid-19 cases per capita by country utilizing only Hofstede’s six Cultural Dimensions (Hofstede et al., 2010).
Regression techniques were applied to develop predictive models for initial Covid-19 rates. Two proposed models were found that explained 54% and 60% of the variability in numbers of initial Covid-19 cases by country: The first model included only Individualism, and the second included a variable representing interactions between three of Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions (introducing a “Hofstede Triad”). Implications and limitations for mathematical modeling of social behaviors, model parsimony, and potential modulation of cultural influences were discussed based on this study’s findings.
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Lanier, Charles and Pooni, Navpreet
(2022)
"COVID-19 and Culture: Individualism Versus Collectivism, Short-Term Versus Long-Term Orientation, and Indulgence Versus Restraint,"
Journal of Vincentian Social Action: Vol. 6:
Iss.
2, Article 7.
Available at:
https://scholar.stjohns.edu/jovsa/vol6/iss2/7
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