Behavioral scientific research into perceptions, behavior and well-being of citizens during the Corona pandemic. Knowledge integration of COVID-related research in the field of prevention, care and broad social issues

Making visible to policymakers how citizens deal with the Corona behavioral measures over time. By having more than 50,000 Dutch people complete a questionnaire every 3 weeks about the measures announced by the government, support and well-being, it was made clear in the period April - July 2020 how citizens follow the measures, what they find difficult about them, how much support there is for showing the desired behavior and how the measures affect their sense of well-being. In addition, interviews were held with some of the participants in the questionnaire study and with groups that are less visible in the study, to better understand how they deal with the behavioral measures. We also looked at how the measures are discussed on social media. The study, which was conducted by the RIVM and the GGDs together (and continued after July), provides information on how citizens are doing over time and why it is that way. And thus provides insight into how to help people continue to follow the behavioral rules. This information supports policymakers who determine the measures for pandemic control and those who organize government communication. Through effective government policy and communication, the virus can be better controlled. More information about this research and other activities of the Corona Behavioural Unit of the RIVM can be found at www.rivm.nl/gedragsonderzoek