Does Lockdown Compliance Reflect a Latent Trait?

Imposing and enforcing lockdown rules are effective means to decelerate the spread of SARS-CoV-2. That said, effectiveness these strongly depends on citizens’ compliance. Here, we investigate extent which compliance varies as a function (a) time-variant factors (i.e., infection wave), (b) rule-related length, intensity, flexibility lockdown), and/or (c) stable individual differences. Using latent-state trait modeling with panel data from 1,098 German individuals who reported their willingness comply five scenarios at two time points (April November, 2020), show that substantial amount variance can be attributed latent trait. third point (January 2021; N = 834), this is associated honesty/humility conscientiousness above beyond social desirability. We discuss theoretical practical implications findings.