ABSTRACT. Despite the relevance of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy attitudes, behaviors, and perceptions, only limited research has been conducted on this topic. Using and replicating data from AP-NORC, Kaiser Family Foundation, KFF, McKinsey, Medscape, Morning Consult, Patch, Washington Post, W2O, and YouGov, we performed analyses and made estimates regarding whether vaccine hesitancy may subvert endeavors to control COVID-19. The results of a study based on data collected from 5,900 respondents provide support for our research model. Descriptive statistics of compiled data from the completed surveys were calculated when appropriate.

Keywords: COVID-19; misinformation; vaccine hesitancy; attitude; behavior; perception

How to cite: Lăzăroiu, G., Mihăilă, R., and Braniște, L. (2021). “The Language of Misinformation Literacy: COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Attitudes, Behaviors, and Perceptions,” Linguistic and Philosophical Investigations 20: 85–94. doi: 10.22381/LPI2020217.

Received 19 March 2021 • Received in revised form 22 May 2021
Accepted 23 May 2021 • Available online 30 May 2021