This dissertation investigates how physical inactivity as a precursor to well-being, public sentiments on Twitter, and psychological factors interact to influence Omicron vaccination decisions. Essay 1 reviews the impact of physical inactivity during the pandemic on different well-being parameters, showing severe mental, physical, and economic effects. Essay 2 employs natural language processing techniques to understand the sentiment toward Omicron vaccination on Twitter and finds public opinion to be dynamic. Essay 3 furthers the exploration in the research area by looking at the psychological determinants of vaccination attitudes and examines the relationship of attitude with factors like perceived vulnerability, self-efficacy, and social influences. The conclusions of Essay 1 underline the need for interventions to promote physical activity to mitigate adverse health effects. Findings from Essay 2 show a complex interplay of emotions on social media, suggesting the need for adaptive communication strategies. Essay 3 reveals that psychological factors are significant influencers of vaccination decisions and therefore hold policy implications for enhancing vaccine confidence. Together, these studies provide evidence to inform public health strategies regarding physical inactivity, social media sentiment analysis, and psychological drivers of vaccination decision-making. This research shows that taking a comprehensive approach can improve public health outcomes in the face of ongoing and future health crises.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc2356229 |
| Date | 07 1900 |
| Creators | Marrapu, Satvika |
| Contributors | Prybutok, Victor, Senn, William, Prybutok, Gayle, O' Connor, Brian |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | Text |
| Rights | Public, Marrapu, Satvika, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved. |
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