Social polarization and behavioral intentions during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Social polarization and behavioral intentions during the COVID-19 Pandemic (SPBICOVID) The SPBICOVID dataset addresses a critical research question: Are there modifiable factors associated with attitudes toward violent radicalization and COVID-19-related behavioral intentions? By including questions about experiences of adversity, beliefs in conspiracy theories, time spent online, support for violence, and levels of social connection, this dataset aims to inform multisectoral collaborations and guide program design to increase receptiveness to public health interventions, reduce social polarization, and better understand the interplay between psychosocial risk factors and maladaptive behaviors. Data Collection and Processing: Data was collected between January and March 2023 using a Qualtrics research panel service. The sample was designed to be representative of the Northeastern region of the United States. The survey was disseminated in English to participants (n=999) between the ages of 18-40 years old in New England (Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Vermont). The survey topics include demographic information, experiences with discrimination, bullying, acts of violence, COVID-19 exposure, perspectives on COVID-19 and vaccine conspiracy, social media use, social polarization, depression and anxiety, and support for violent radicalization and future orientation. Responses were anonymized and cleaned by Qualtrics to ensure all respondents answered the survey questions thoughtfully. The dataset was further cleaned by the research team to standardize qualitative responses for analyses.

新冠疫情期间的社会极化与行为意向数据集（SPBICOVID）
本数据集旨在解答一项关键研究问题：是否存在可干预的关联因素，与暴力极端主义态度及新冠相关行为意向存在关联？该数据集纳入了关于逆境经历、阴谋论信念、上网时长、暴力支持度以及社会联结水平的相关问题，旨在为多部门协作提供决策参考，指导项目设计，以提升公众对公共卫生干预措施的接受度、缓解社会极化，并更好地阐释社会心理风险因素与适应不良行为之间的相互作用机制。

数据收集与处理流程：
数据于2023年1月至3月间通过Qualtrics研究面板服务采集。样本设计旨在代表美国东北部地区人群。调研问卷以英语面向新英格兰地区（缅因州、新罕布什尔州、马萨诸塞州、康涅狄格州、罗德岛州与佛蒙特州）的18至40岁参与者发放，有效样本量为n=999。
调研内容涵盖人口统计学信息、歧视与欺凌经历、暴力行为经历、新冠暴露情况、新冠及疫苗相关阴谋论观点、社交媒体使用情况、社会极化状况、抑郁与焦虑症状，以及对暴力极端主义的支持态度与未来取向。
所有问卷回复均经Qualtrics进行匿名化与清洗处理，以确保所有受访者均认真完成问卷。研究团队进一步对数据集开展清洗工作，以标准化质性回复内容，便于后续分析研究。