Table 2.
Factor analysis of maladaptive responses (n = 1099)
| Statements | Fatalism | Underestimation | Avoidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| We'll move to a place without influenza | .81 | ||
| We should stock up and stay indoors | .81 | ||
| I'm at an utter loss | .35 | .58 | |
| We are all completely powerless | .85 | ||
| There's nothing we can do | .89 | ||
| We just have to accept it | .71 | .36 | |
| The threat is exaggerated by government/media | .68 | ||
| Medication will be available soon | .52 | ||
| It will not be as bad as predicted | .79 | ||
| It won't happen to me | .65 | ||
| Explained variance | 22% | 20% | 17% |