ABSTRACT. This paper analyzes the outcomes of an exploratory review of the current research on gender-based emotional responses to perceived seriousness and fear of infection associated with COVID-19. The data used for this study was obtained and replicated from previous research conducted by ARI, Commonwealth Fund, ICFJ, Pew Research Center, Rek et al. (2020), TCDJ/Columbia University, and UGMH. I performed analyses and made estimates regarding COVID‐19‐related behaviors and psychological outcomes. Data collected from 4,900 respondents are tested against the research model by using structural equation modeling.

Keywords: gender; emotion; COVID-19; perceived seriousness; fear of infection

How to cite: Buckner, K. (2020). “Gender-based Emotional Responses to Perceived Seriousness and Fear of Infection Associated with COVID-19,” Journal of Research in Gender Studies 10(2): 73–83. doi:10.22381/JRGS10220203

Received 20 May 2020 • Received in revised form 21 December 2020
Accepted 26 December 2020 • Available online 28 December 2020