Please explain: Why do people break rules?

Vincent Hurley

Department of Security Studies and Criminology

Press/Media: Expert Comment

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A minority of people have refused to follow rules during COVID lockdowns, from rejecting mask-wearing to demonstrating in the streets. We asked Macquarie University specialists in psychology and criminology for their perspectives on why people insist on breaking rules, even when the consequences can be fatal

Period	27 Sep 2021

Media contributions

Title	Please explain: Why do people break rules?
Media name/outlet	The Lighthouse
Country/Territory	Australia
Date	27/09/21
Description	A minority of people have refused to follow rules during COVID lockdowns, from rejecting mask-wearing to demonstrating in the streets. We asked Macquarie University specialists in psychology and criminology for their perspectives on why people insist on breaking rules, even when the consequences can be fatal.
URL	https://lighthouse.mq.edu.au/article/please-explain/september-2021/please-explain-why-do-people-break-rules?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=27-09-21+rule+breakers
Persons	Vincent Hurley

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