Fig. 1From: Stigmatization in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: a survey experiment using attribution theory and the familiarity hypothesisMeans (M) and standard errors (SE, error bars) of negative cognitions, negative affects, and negative behavioral inclinations (NParticipants = 4,059). Notes: Blame: I am of the opinion that Alexander himself/Alexandra herself‡ is to blame for having flu/Corona†. Deservingness: Alexander/Alexandra‡ deserves to have flu/Corona†. No sympathy: I would have no sympathy for Alexander/Alexandra‡. Anger: I would be angry with Alexander/Alexandra‡. Avoidance: Even after Alexander's/Alexandra's‡ recovery, I would avoid meeting him/her‡. Insulting: I would insult Alexander/Alexandra‡ if I saw him/her‡. Triage: If hospital treatment capacity were limited, Alexander/Alexandra‡ should be given a lower priority for future illnesses. ‡The displayed gender aligned to the gender in the vignette. †The displayed illness aligned to the illness in the vignette. Responses were assessed on a scale from “does not apply at all” (0) to “fully applies” (7)Back to article page