The influence of altruism on influenza vaccination decisions

• Published in: Journal of the Royal Society interface Vol. 9; no. 74; pp. 2234 - 2243
• Main Authors: Shim, Eunha, Chapman, Gretchen B., Townsend, Jeffrey P., Galvani, Alison P.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England The Royal Society 07.09.2012
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Altruism; Decision Making; Epidemiological Model; Female; Game Theory; Humans; Influenza; Influenza, Human - epidemiology; Influenza, Human - prevention & control; Male; Middle Aged; Models, Theoretical; Vaccination; Vaccination - psychology

Game theory is based on the assumption that individuals act according to self-interest and make decisions that maximize their personal payoffs. To test this fundamental assumption, we conducted a survey study in the context of influenza vaccination decisions. Contrary to the assumption of self-inter...