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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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Država
Jezik
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Mail
Preračun
Kritična vrednost koeficienta korelacije
Običajna distribucija, William Sealy Gosset (študent) r = 0.0322
Običajna distribucija, William Sealy Gosset (študent) r = 0.0322
Ne običajna porazdelitev, Spearman r = 0.0013
PorazdelitevNe
normalno
Ne
normalno
Ne
normalno
NormalnoNormalnoNormalnoNormalnoNormalno
Vsa vprašanja
Vsa vprašanja
Moj največji strah je
Moj največji strah je
Answer 1-
Šibko pozitivno
0.0482
Šibko pozitivno
0.0333
Šibko negativno
-0.0178
Šibko pozitivno
0.0944
Šibko pozitivno
0.0354
Šibko negativno
-0.0171
Šibko negativno
-0.1538
Answer 2-
Šibko pozitivno
0.0174
Šibko pozitivno
0.0011
Šibko negativno
-0.0402
Šibko pozitivno
0.0648
Šibko pozitivno
0.0458
Šibko pozitivno
0.0125
Šibko negativno
-0.0960
Answer 3-
Šibko negativno
-0.0041
Šibko negativno
-0.0091
Šibko negativno
-0.0457
Šibko negativno
-0.0452
Šibko pozitivno
0.0480
Šibko pozitivno
0.0760
Šibko negativno
-0.0179
Answer 4-
Šibko pozitivno
0.0395
Šibko pozitivno
0.0308
Šibko negativno
-0.0225
Šibko pozitivno
0.0193
Šibko pozitivno
0.0305
Šibko pozitivno
0.0233
Šibko negativno
-0.0963
Answer 5-
Šibko pozitivno
0.0251
Šibko pozitivno
0.1311
Šibko pozitivno
0.0097
Šibko pozitivno
0.0793
Šibko negativno
-0.0013
Šibko negativno
-0.0223
Šibko negativno
-0.1782
Answer 6-
Šibko negativno
-0.0063
Šibko pozitivno
0.0106
Šibko negativno
-0.0658
Šibko negativno
-0.0081
Šibko pozitivno
0.0208
Šibko pozitivno
0.0844
Šibko negativno
-0.0308
Answer 7-
Šibko pozitivno
0.0102
Šibko pozitivno
0.0417
Šibko negativno
-0.0701
Šibko negativno
-0.0279
Šibko pozitivno
0.0479
Šibko pozitivno
0.0660
Šibko negativno
-0.0502
Answer 8-
Šibko pozitivno
0.0636
Šibko pozitivno
0.0810
Šibko negativno
-0.0282
Šibko pozitivno
0.0139
Šibko pozitivno
0.0352
Šibko pozitivno
0.0140
Šibko negativno
-0.1346
Answer 9-
Šibko pozitivno
0.0657
Šibko pozitivno
0.1683
Šibko pozitivno
0.0050
Šibko pozitivno
0.0671
Šibko negativno
-0.0147
Šibko negativno
-0.0505
Šibko negativno
-0.1789
Answer 10-
Šibko pozitivno
0.0751
Šibko pozitivno
0.0714
Šibko negativno
-0.0215
Šibko pozitivno
0.0267
Šibko pozitivno
0.0290
Šibko negativno
-0.0113
Šibko negativno
-0.1304
Answer 11-
Šibko pozitivno
0.0615
Šibko pozitivno
0.0584
Šibko negativno
-0.0058
Šibko pozitivno
0.0074
Šibko pozitivno
0.0185
Šibko pozitivno
0.0234
Šibko negativno
-0.1234
Answer 12-
Šibko pozitivno
0.0410
Šibko pozitivno
0.0994
Šibko negativno
-0.0346
Šibko pozitivno
0.0348
Šibko pozitivno
0.0296
Šibko pozitivno
0.0233
Šibko negativno
-0.1529
Answer 13-
Šibko pozitivno
0.0660
Šibko pozitivno
0.1017
Šibko negativno
-0.0382
Šibko pozitivno
0.0281
Šibko pozitivno
0.0398
Šibko pozitivno
0.0139
Šibko negativno
-0.1626
Answer 14-
Šibko pozitivno
0.0718
Šibko pozitivno
0.0982
Šibko negativno
-0.0017
Šibko negativno
-0.0070
Šibko pozitivno
0.0024
Šibko pozitivno
0.0108
Šibko negativno
-0.1221
Answer 15-
Šibko pozitivno
0.0549
Šibko pozitivno
0.1333
Šibko negativno
-0.0333
Šibko pozitivno
0.0169
Šibko negativno
-0.0197
Šibko pozitivno
0.0204
Šibko negativno
-0.1180
Answer 16-
Šibko pozitivno
0.0657
Šibko pozitivno
0.0273
Šibko negativno
-0.0343
Šibko negativno
-0.0433
Šibko pozitivno
0.0646
Šibko pozitivno
0.0246
Šibko negativno
-0.0750


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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
Lastnik izdelka SaaS SDTEST®

Valerii je leta 1993 pridobil izobrazbo socialnega pedagoga-psihologa in od takrat svoje znanje uporablja pri vodenju projektov.
Valerii je leta 2013 pridobil magisterij in kvalifikacijo projektnega in programskega vodje. Med magistrskim študijem se je seznanil s Projektnim načrtom (GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement e. V.) in Spiralno dinamiko.
Valerii je avtor raziskovanja negotovosti V.U.C.A. koncept z uporabo spiralne dinamike in matematične statistike v psihologiji ter 38 mednarodnih anket.
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