Have you been vaccinated yet?
But vaxxies are more than mere selfies, as they have a unique social function.
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As time passes, more and more people are showing their support by posting about their vaccination experience online.
2 days ago and had zero reaction.
Research indicates we look to our friends, family, and social groups for guidance duringuncertaintimes.
This results in social pressure to engage in certain behaviors.
If our family and friends are posting vaxxies, its an implicit nudge for us to get vaccinated too.
Got my Double Dolly Dose and ready for some vaxxin and relaxin!
Essentially, you are either with us or against us: a hallmark of classic in-group/out-group behavior.
The psychology of the in-group/out-group is best illustrated usingsocial identity theory.
This theory explainsspectator behavior at sporting events.
Dolly Parton posted her own vaxxie.
People on Facebook will often loudlyproclaimtheir support for a certain cause because they want to seem caring or woke.
But most of us arent impressed by those who overtly express their own moral correctness.
Theres a fine line between encouraging others to engage in a certain behavior and coming across as self-righteous.
There may also be an element ofmob mentalityat play with vaxxies.
Vaxxies are personal, identifiable messages and are not anti-social.
Another risk with vaxxies is they may encourage brand competition.
Vaxxie posters regularly include the hashtag of their vaccine: #pfizer or #astrazeneca.
But heres my#vaxxieand couldnt be happier.
Caring, professional and efficient approach of everyone at the Royal Exhibition Buildings, especially the @StVincentsMelb staff.
Vaxxies likely have an important role to play on this front.
