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Psychological Analysis of Fear-Based Healthcare Messaging: Comparing HIV/AIDS and COVID-19 Through the Lens of Spiral Dynamics

Dr. Tomás Campbell [1], a member of the BPS Division of Clinical Psychology Faculty for HIV and Sexual Health, article "Towards more inclusive and Empowering Healthcare Campaigns" [2] presents a compelling analysis of the evolution of HIV/AIDS messaging over four decades, tracing a path from fear-based approaches to more empowering, inclusive strategies. This progression reflects significant advances in both medical understanding and psychological approaches to public health communication. 

The SDTEST® survey data on fears provides an excellent opportunity to examine how these evolving messaging strategies align with contemporary fear psychology and value systems as described by Spiral Dynamics theory.


Comparative Analysis of HIV/AIDS and COVID-19 Fear Prevalence


The SDTEST® survey "Fears" involving 3,679 participants across 105 countries reveals that HIV/AIDS now ranks relatively low at 4%, while COVID-19 ranks even lower at just 2%. Below is a abridged version of the survey results. The full results are available for free in the FAQ section after login or registration.


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Normal Dağıtım, William Sealy Gosset (Öğrenci) r = 0.0322
Normal Dağıtım, William Sealy Gosset (Öğrenci) r = 0.0322
Spearman tarafından normal olmayan dağılım r = 0.0013
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Answer 1-
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0.0508
Zayıf pozitif
0.0355
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-0.0167
Zayıf pozitif
0.0937
Zayıf pozitif
0.0343
Zayıf negatif
-0.0182
Zayıf negatif
-0.1547
Answer 2-
Zayıf pozitif
0.0195
Zayıf pozitif
0.0014
Zayıf negatif
-0.0408
Zayıf pozitif
0.0643
Zayıf pozitif
0.0458
Zayıf pozitif
0.0125
Zayıf negatif
-0.0972
Answer 3-
Zayıf negatif
-0.0015
Zayıf negatif
-0.0086
Zayıf negatif
-0.0466
Zayıf negatif
-0.0457
Zayıf pozitif
0.0478
Zayıf pozitif
0.0753
Zayıf negatif
-0.0172
Answer 4-
Zayıf pozitif
0.0408
Zayıf pozitif
0.0319
Zayıf negatif
-0.0223
Zayıf pozitif
0.0188
Zayıf pozitif
0.0303
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0.0224
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-0.0966
Answer 5-
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0.0298
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0.1336
Zayıf pozitif
0.0088
Zayıf pozitif
0.0795
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-1.99E-5
Zayıf negatif
-0.0229
Zayıf negatif
-0.1798
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-0.0034
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0.0110
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-0.0659
Zayıf negatif
-0.0082
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0.0211
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0.0840
Zayıf negatif
-0.0309
Answer 7-
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0.0120
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0.0425
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-0.0709
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-0.0286
Zayıf pozitif
0.0481
Zayıf pozitif
0.0654
Zayıf negatif
-0.0499
Answer 8-
Zayıf pozitif
0.0640
Zayıf pozitif
0.0829
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-0.0292
Zayıf pozitif
0.0153
Zayıf pozitif
0.0355
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0.0130
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-0.1349
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0.0682
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0.1692
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0.0047
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0.0672
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-0.0136
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-0.0508
Zayıf negatif
-0.1787
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0.0770
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0.0734
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-0.0207
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0.0265
Zayıf pozitif
0.0318
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-0.0106
Zayıf negatif
-0.1292
Answer 11-
Zayıf pozitif
0.0622
Zayıf pozitif
0.0589
Zayıf negatif
-0.0052
Zayıf pozitif
0.0085
Zayıf pozitif
0.0186
Zayıf pozitif
0.0236
Zayıf negatif
-0.1234
Answer 12-
Zayıf pozitif
0.0425
Zayıf pozitif
0.1011
Zayıf negatif
-0.0350
Zayıf pozitif
0.0358
Zayıf pozitif
0.0313
Zayıf pozitif
0.0237
Zayıf negatif
-0.1534
Answer 13-
Zayıf pozitif
0.0681
Zayıf pozitif
0.1019
Zayıf negatif
-0.0379
Zayıf pozitif
0.0274
Zayıf pozitif
0.0411
Zayıf pozitif
0.0139
Zayıf negatif
-0.1626
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Zayıf pozitif
0.0726
Zayıf pozitif
0.0994
Zayıf negatif
-0.0033
Zayıf negatif
-0.0062
Zayıf pozitif
0.0029
Zayıf pozitif
0.0113
Zayıf negatif
-0.1222
Answer 15-
Zayıf pozitif
0.0550
Zayıf pozitif
0.1342
Zayıf negatif
-0.0341
Zayıf pozitif
0.0173
Zayıf negatif
-0.0187
Zayıf pozitif
0.0206
Zayıf negatif
-0.1187
Answer 16-
Zayıf pozitif
0.0668
Zayıf pozitif
0.0281
Zayıf negatif
-0.0339
Zayıf negatif
-0.0419
Zayıf pozitif
0.0660
Zayıf pozitif
0.0248
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-0.0759


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This modest fear prevalence contrasts sharply with the historical positioning of HIV/AIDS as a primary existential threat during the 1980s-90s. As the article aptly notes, early HIV/AIDS campaigns relied heavily on fear-based messaging, leveraging protection-motivation theory to drive behavioral change through graphic depictions of mortality and disease. The current survey results suggest these diseases have been partially normalized in the public consciousness, supporting the article's observation that medical advancements have transformed HIV from a death sentence to a manageable chronic condition.


When examining broader fear contexts, it's noteworthy that personal concerns about "illness of relatives and children" (11%) and general "illness" (8%) outrank specific disease fears like HIV/AIDS or COVID-19. This pattern indicates that abstract illness threats generate more anxiety than particular diseases that have been subject to extensive public education campaigns. This finding aligns with the article's discussion of how healthcare messaging has evolved toward destigmatization and normalization, particularly for HIV/AIDS.


Spiral Dynamics Correlations: Understanding Value Systems and Fear Responses


The correlation data between disease fears and Spiral Dynamics stages provides fascinating insights into how different value systems engage with health threats. HIV/AIDS shows a positive correlation (0.0662) with Orange-level thinking, which represents achievement-oriented, strategic value systems. This alignment makes psychological sense, as Orange thinking prioritizes personal agency and risk management. Individuals operating from this value system may respond more actively to diseases perceived as consequences of personal behavior choices.


Conversely, HIV/AIDS fears correlate negatively with Yellow (-0.0516) and more strongly with Turquoise (-0.1776) value systems. These second-tier thinking systems in Spiral Dynamics represent more complex, integrative worldviews that may contextualize disease within a broader systemic understanding. The stronger negative correlation with Turquoise thinking is particularly notable, as this holistic perspective tends to integrate mortality and vulnerability into a comprehensive worldview, potentially reducing fear responses to specific conditions.


For COVID-19, the correlation pattern differs significantly. The positive correlation with Green thinking (0.0637) suggests that communitarian, egalitarian value systems may experience heightened concern about highly communicable diseases that threaten community well-being. This aligns with the article's discussion of how modern healthcare campaigns increasingly emphasize collective responsibility and community protection. The negative correlations with Blue (-0.0342), Orange (-0.0409), and Turquoise (-0.0748) value systems suggest varied psychological responses across the spiral.


Implications for Evolving Healthcare Messaging


The article chronicles a shift from fear-based campaigns toward empowerment and behavioral strategies, noting how psychological frameworks like self-efficacy theory and social norm theory have informed this evolution. The SDTEST® data supports the efficacy of this shift by demonstrating relatively low fear ratings for HIV/AIDS despite its historical stigma. This suggests that destigmatizing, empowering messaging approaches may have successfully normalized the condition in public consciousness.


The varying correlations between fears and Spiral Dynamics stages also validate the article's emphasis on intersectionality and tailored messaging. Different value systems appear to process disease threats through distinct psychological frameworks, which has significant implications for public health communication. The article notes that "campaigns are now much more carefully designed to address diverse populations," which aligns with the need to consider value system diversity in designing effective interventions.


Advancing Psychologically Informed Healthcare Communications


The relatively weak correlation between disease fears and specific Spiral Dynamics stages (with the critical value of the correlation coefficient for a normal distribution, by William Sealy Gosset (Student) r = 0.0323) suggests that fears of HIV/AIDS and COVID-19 transcend value systems but manifest differently within them. This finding supports the article's conclusion that messaging must "remain effective, compassionate, and mindful of nuance." The positive correlation between HIV/AIDS fears and Orange thinking, contrasted with COVID-19's positive correlation with Green thinking, demonstrates how different diseases activate different value concerns.


The article's discussion of digital and social media platforms as vectors for modern healthcare messaging presents opportunities for even more targeted value-specific communications. Understanding the psychological frameworks through which different Spiral Dynamics stages process health information could enable micro-targeted campaigns that resonate more effectively with diverse audiences. For instance, messaging aimed at Orange-dominant thinkers might emphasize personal agency and achievement in health management, while Green-focused messaging might highlight community protection and collective responsibility.


Conclusion


The evolution of HIV/AIDS messaging described in the article reflects a sophisticated understanding of psychological principles, moving from protection-motivation theory toward self-efficacy and social norm approaches. The SDTEST® data validates this progression by showing relatively modest contemporary fear responses to HIV/AIDS despite its historical stigmatization. The correlation patterns between disease fears and Spiral Dynamics stages provide valuable insights for further refining healthcare communications to resonate with different value systems.


The comparative data between HIV/AIDS and COVID-19 fears, particularly their different correlation patterns with Spiral Dynamics stages, suggests that disease characteristics interact with value systems to produce distinct psychological responses. As the article argues, effective healthcare campaigns must continue to evolve based on evidence rather than prejudice. The SDTEST® data offers this evidence, demonstrating how fears of specific conditions correlate with different psychological frameworks and value systems.


This integration of fear psychology, mathematical correlation, and Spiral Dynamics theory provides a robust foundation for developing increasingly sophisticated, psychologically informed healthcare messaging strategies that can effectively engage diverse populations across the spiral of human development.



Sources

[1] https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomas-campbell-40202785/
[2] https://www.bps.org.uk/blog/towards-more-inclusive-and-empowering-healthcare-campaigns


2025.02.28
Valerii Kosenko
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Valerii, 1993 yılında sosyal pedagog-psikolog unvanını aldı ve o zamandan beri bilgisini proje yönetimi alanında uyguladı.
Valerii, 2013 yılında Yüksek Lisans derecesini ve proje ve program yöneticisi yeterliliğini aldı. Yüksek Lisans programı sırasında Proje Yol Haritası (GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement e. V.) ve Spiral Dynamics konularında bilgi sahibi oldu.
Valerii, V.U.C.A.'nın belirsizliğini keşfetmenin yazarıdır. Psikolojide Spiral Dynamics ve matematiksel istatistik kullanan konsept ve 38 uluslararası anket.
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Merhaba! Sana sormama izin verin, spiral dinamikleri zaten biliyor musunuz?