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New study shows public thinks they are sticking to lockdown rules but others aren’t
The public’s belief on how well people are sticking to lockdown rules differs greatly when asked to compare their own actions with those of others.
Initial findings of a unique new study, by the Institute of Criminal Justice Studies at the University of Portsmouth, show respondents strongly felt during the first national lockdown that they were playing by the rules, but others were not.
The study, which is still continuing, looks at public perceptions of COVID-19 laws and guidelines. It is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), as part of