Seeking Ways of Understanding Amidst Uncertainty: On the Role of Trust (Not Just in Science) in Discussions on Vaccination

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dc.abstract.enThis chapter explores the complexities of understanding and discussing vaccination amidst uncertainty, emphasizing the role of trust in both scientific and personal contexts. It argues that both advocates and skeptics of vaccination operate within a framework of belief, shaped by subjective interpretations of scientific data rather than direct access to objective facts. The author highlights the psychological barriers individuals face when deciding to vaccinate, including the challenge of prioritizing long-term health benefits over immediate discomfort. Furthermore, the chapter examines the polarization of opinions surrounding vaccination, illustrating how social dynamics and perceived consensus among close contacts influence attitudes. It concludes with strategies for crafting empathetic, consensus-building pro-vaccine messages that acknowledge the concerns of vaccine-hesitant individuals, aiming to foster understanding and reduce polarization.
dc.affiliationWydział Psychologii we Wrocławiu
dc.affiliationWydział Psychologii w Warszawie
dc.affiliationInstytut Psychologii
dc.contributor.authorIzydorczak, Kamil
dc.contributor.editorKulesza, Wojciech
dc.contributor.editorDoliński, Dariusz
dc.contributor.editorGrzyb, Tomasz
dc.date.access2026-04-17
dc.date.accessioned2026-04-27T06:38:56Z
dc.date.available2026-04-27T06:38:56Z
dc.date.created2026-04
dc.date.issued2026-04-17
dc.description.accesstimeat_publication
dc.description.granttitleBuilding trust in vaccination using the technically advanced communication tools and social impact methods
dc.description.physical49-62
dc.description.sdgGoodHealthAndWellBeing
dc.description.sdgQualityEducation
dc.description.versionfinal_published
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/978-3-032-18151-0_4
dc.identifier.eisbn9783032181510
dc.identifier.isbn9783032181503
dc.identifier.urihttps://share.swps.edu.pl/handle/swps/2315
dc.languageen
dc.pbn.affiliationpsychologia
dc.publisher.ministerialSpringer
dc.relation.bookVaccines and Vaccinations: A Psychological Perspective
dc.relation.pages259
dc.rightsCC-BY-NC-ND
dc.rights.questionYes_rights
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dc.subject.enVaccine-hesitancy
dc.subject.entrust
dc.subject.enuncertainty
dc.subject.enempathy
dc.subject.enpolarization
dc.subject.enpersuasion
dc.swps.sciencecloudsend
dc.titleSeeking Ways of Understanding Amidst Uncertainty: On the Role of Trust (Not Just in Science) in Discussions on Vaccination
dc.title.journalVaccines and Vaccinations: A Psychological Perspective
dc.typeMonographyChapter
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