We are a group of researchers from Old Dominion University (Norfolk, VA), and we are interested in understanding how communities are responding to the ongoing COVID-19 ("Coronavirus") pandemic. We will use this information to develop and improve models that can help us understand and better prepare for pandemics and public health responses. We greatly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. This survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete.

This survey is limited to adults currently living in the United States and U.S. Territories. Your participation is voluntary and all responses are anonymous. You may refuse to answer any question or you may discontinue the survey at any time.


Questions 1-6 are on your beliefs about the Coronavirus pandemic and the impact it might have.

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1. On a scale of 1 (Absolutely Distrust) to 5 (Absolutely Trust), how much do you trust information about the Coronavirus from the following sources?

  Absolutely Distrust Somewhat Distrust Neither Trust nor Distrust Somewhat Trust Absolutely Trust
Local Media
National Media
International Media
Public announcements from local/state agencies
Public announcements from federal agencies
Public announcements from international agencies
Twitter
Facebook
LinkedIn
Reddit
Instagram

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2. Please rate the following statements on a scale of 1 (Totally Disagree) to 5 (Totally Agree):

  Totally Disagree Somewhat Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Somewhat Agree Totally Agree
The Coronavirus is spreading around the world.
The Coronavirus is spreading in my state.
The Coronavirus is spreading in my city/town.
The Coronavirus is spreading in my neighborhood.

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3. Please rate the following statements on a scale of 1 (Totally Disagree) to 5 (Totally Agree):

  Totally Disagree Somewhat Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Somewhat Agree Totally Agree
The Coronavirus is a significant danger around the world.
The Coronavirus is a significant danger in my state.
The Coronavirus is a significant danger in my city/town.
The Coronavirus is a significant danger in my neighborhood.

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4. Please rate your agreement with the following statements on a scale of 1 (Totally Disagree) to 5 (Totally Agree):

  Totally Disagree Somewhat Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Somewhat Agree Totally Agree
There will be another major pandemic within 5 years.
I will be more prepared for future pandemics.
Most people will work from home in the next 5 years.
Significantly more people will receive healthcare through a telehealth service in the next 5 years.
Significantly more consumer services will be ONLINE ONLY in the next five years.
K-12 education will be PRIMARILY DELIVERED ONLINE in the next 5 years.
College and Professional education will be PRIMARILY DELIVERED ONLINE in the next 5 years.

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5. Please rate your agreement with the following statements on a scale of 1 (Totally Disagree) to 5 (Totally Agree):

  Totally Disagree Somewhat Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Somewhat Agree Totally Agree
In the coming year, I am worried my community could become less safe.
In the coming year, I am worried about the economy getting worse.
In the coming year, I am worried the government could use this event to violate my personal rights.
In the coming year, I am worried this event could change my workplace structure to my disadvantage.
In the coming year, I am worried this event could hurt my personal relationships.

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6. Please rate your agreement with the following statements on a scale of 1 (Totally Disagree) to 5 (Totally Agree):

  Totally Disagree Somewhat Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Somewhat Agree Totally Agree
I wear personal protective equipment (gloves and/or mask) every time I leave the house
I am at low risk of catching the Coronavirus
My household is at low risk of catching the Coronavirus
I am at low risk of spreading the Coronavirus
Questions 7-12 relate to actions you are taking during the Coronavirus pandemic.

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7. On a scale of 1 (Not at all) to 3 (Completely), to what extent do you follow Coronavirus-related instructions from the following sources?

  Not at all Somewhat Completely
Local Government
State Government
Federal Government

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8. Last week, how many times did you leave your home for the following?

  0 1 or 2 3 or 4 5 or 6 7 or more
Work
Medical needs
Exercise
Grocery shopping
Shopping other than grocery shopping
Leisure or social activities

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9. In the last week, about how many times did you wash your hands EACH DAY?

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10. In the last week, about how many times EACH DAY did you come in close contact (less than 6 feet) with people outside of your household?

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11. Which of the following activities do you believe would negatively impact your ability to comply with an order from the government to stay at home?

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12. Given criminal penalties of up to 12 months in prison and/or a fine of $2,500 per violation of a "Stay At Home" order, please rate the following statements on a scale of 1 (Totally Disagree) to 5 (Totally Agree):

  Totally Disagree Somewhat Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Somewhat Agree Totally Agree
These penalties would make me more likely to comply with the "Stay at Home" order.
These penalties would make others in my household more likely to comply with the "Stay at Home" order.
These penalties would make others outside my household more likely to comply with the "Stay at Home" order.
Questions 13-20 are questions about you and your household: age, employment, and other demographics. This is the last set of questions.

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13. What is your gender?

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14. What is your age?

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15. How would you describe your race/ethnicity?

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16. How many of the following live in your household?

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17. Do you consider yourself a caregiver to anyone in your household or family?

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18. Have you experienced a reduction or total loss of employment/wages due to the coronavirus pandemic (due to closure, restructuring, official restrictions, or illness)?

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19. If you were employed on or before March 1st, 2020, what category best fits your job at that time?

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20. What is the ZIP code for your primary residence?

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