Questionnaire on Experiencing the Viral Threat Test - the question form
Questions: 33 · 7 minutes
1. The risk of viral infection has not changed my attitude toward my health.
1 – Completely true
2 – True
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Untrue
5 – Completely untrue
2. The danger of viral infection for humanity is exaggerated.
1 – Completely true
2 – True
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Untrue
5 – Completely untrue
3. I do not feel anxious about the threat of the virus.
1 – Completely true
2 – True
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Untrue
5 – Completely untrue
4. The epidemic is an extraordinary event in my life.
1 – Completely true
2 – True
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Untrue
5 – Completely untrue
5. Everyone is at risk of becoming infected (regardless of age, health status, etc.).
1 – Completely true
2 – True
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Untrue
5 – Completely untrue
6. I remain calm when I see media reports about the virus.
Completely true
True
Somewhat true
Untrue
Completely untrue
7. During an epidemic, I do not avoid contact with unfamiliar people (e.g., couriers, shop staff).
1 – Completely true
2 – True
3 – True to some extent
4 – Untrue
5 – Completely untrue
8. I feel confident during the spread of the epidemic.
1 – Completely true
2 – True
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Not true
5 – Completely not true
9. I am irritated by people who do not follow rules to prevent the spread of the virus.
1 – Completely true
2 – True
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Not true
5 – Completely untrue
10. Science does not allow the course of the epidemic to be predicted.
1 – Completely true
2 – True
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Not true
5 – Completely untrue
11. I do not know what to do if the virus situation gets worse.
1 - Completely true
2 - True
3 - Somewhat true
4 - Not true
5 - Completely untrue
12. The viral epidemic has only negative consequences for me.
1 – Completely true
2 – True
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Untrue
5 – Completely untrue
13. I am not afraid that the epidemic will affect people close to me.
1 – Completely true
2 – True
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Untrue
5 – Completely untrue
14. Public health and emergency services (e.g., doctors, epidemiologists) are prepared to work during an epidemic.
1 – Completely true
2 – True
3 – Somewhat true
4 – False
5 – Completely false
15. I am interested in any information about viruses (e.g., I read specialized sources, interviews with experts, etc.).
1 – Completely true
2 – True
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Untrue
5 – Completely untrue
16. I do not discuss the spread of the virus with family or friends.
1 – Completely true
2 – True
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Untrue
5 – Completely untrue
17. Because of the viral threat, I worry about my financial situation (e.g., fear of running out of money, losing my job, etc.).
1 – Completely true
2 – True
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Untrue
5 – Completely untrue
18. Concerns about the threat of viral infection are driving members of my family apart.
1 – Completely true
2 – True
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Untrue
5 – Completely untrue
19. I have become afraid for my health due to the current epidemiological threat.
1 – Completely true
2 – True
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Untrue
5 – Completely untrue
20. I do not feel guilty if I do not follow the rules to prevent the spread of the virus.
1 – Completely true
2 – True
3 – Somewhat true
4 – False
5 – Completely false
21. I have limited my use of public transportation because of the possibility of being infected with the virus.
1 – Completely true
2 – True
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Not true
5 – Completely untrue
22. Due to the epidemic, I have been communicating more with friends and acquaintances.
1 – Completely true
2 – True
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Untrue
5 – Completely untrue
23. I have felt more hostility when interacting with people close to me.
1 – Completely true
2 – True
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Not true
5 – Completely untrue
24. I do not follow the recommended rules to protect against the virus (e.g., limiting leaving home, wearing masks or gloves, etc.).
1 – Completely true
2 – True
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Untrue
5 – Completely untrue
25. I do not feel frustrated by the restrictions that the current threat has brought into my life.
1 – Completely true
2 – True
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Untrue
5 – Completely untrue
26. I do not have enough information about this virus.
1 – Completely true
2 – True
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Untrue
5 – Completely untrue
27. The government’s actions do not ensure the public’s safety.
1 – Completely true
2 – True
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Untrue
5 – Completely untrue
28. I do not specifically monitor media coverage about the spread of the virus.
1 – Completely true
2 – True
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Untrue
5 – Completely untrue
29. The spread of the virus does not lead to any significant consequences for society (social, economic, etc.).
1 – Completely true
2 – True
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Untrue
5 – Completely untrue
30. The epidemiological threat does not affect my plans for the near future.
1 – Completely true
2 – True
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Untrue
5 – Completely untrue
31. I imagine different possible scenarios for how the epidemic may develop.
1 – Completely true
2 – True
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Untrue
5 – Completely untrue
32. As a result of the epidemic, my daily routine has not changed.
1 – Completely true
2 – True
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Untrue
5 – Completely untrue
33. The threat of becoming infected with the virus has interfered with my hobbies (e.g., sports).
1 – Completely true
2 – True
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Untrue
5 – Completely untrue