Introduction to the Special Issue on "Promoting a Culture of Prevention: an International Perspective"

Prev Sci. 2021 Jan;22(1):1-6. doi: 10.1007/s11121-020-01190-8. Epub 2020 Nov 13.

Abstract

The primary goal of this special issue is to showcase novel, theory-driven, creative, and rigorous contributions to our understanding of the existence and development of a culture of prevention and readiness to prevent. The term "culture of prevention" is neither a set of practical guidelines nor a leading theory. Instead, it is a multidimensional term representing the general orientation and readiness of a group of people (be it a family, community, school, organization, nation, etc.) to deal with problems using a preventive, rather than a reactive, approach. The COVID-19 pandemic creates an opportunity for taking stock of the worldwide progress in creating a "culture of prevention." This special issue aims to stimulate this discourse by presenting six studies and three commentaries from international scholars focused on themes and approaches for creating a culture of prevention.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19*
  • Humans
  • Internationality
  • Pandemics*
  • Policy
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Trust