The Intangible Pandemic: Addressing the Complexity of Vaccine Hesitancy in the United States, China, and Brazil
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Welcome to my portfolio. I look forward to sharing with you my two-year journey in becoming an FVS Global Scholar. It was a special GSD journey as these two years are accompanied with This site includes images, reflections, and formal academic work which cumulatively fulfilled the requirements of this unique Fountain Valley program.
ABOUT MY RESEARCH PROJECT
My research explores vaccine hesitancy, which is the delay in acceptance or refusal of vaccines despite availability of vaccine services. It has become a widespread and important research area in this decade, especially in light of COVID-19. I got inspired by constant conversations and concerns of vaccines people around me have.
The COVID-19 pandemic revealed the enduring urgency of resolving vaccine hesitancy in order to restore the world to a more healthy and sustainable state. The growth of vaccine hesitancy in the United States, China, and Brazil is representative of factors that exist in developed and developing countries; these countries, therefore, serve as appropriate case studies in examining this issue. While there are consistent and shared characteristics between all three countries, there are differences which this analysis explores in depth. By comparing and analyzing related studies from these countries, this research demonstrates that vaccine hesitancy depends on each country’s specific historical context, even when characteristics seem universal. Measures addressing the problem should be adjusted according to each country’s unique culture, society, and politics; only through these means can progress be made.
April 28th 2022
Final printed paper (full text is under project)
Feb 10th 2022
Interview with Professor Jennifer Reich
About the GSD Candidate
Jocelyn Ni, an American-born Chinese, is a two year senior at Fountain Valley School of Colorado. As a photographer, her moving artworks have inspired many of her audience. She like sharing her work in magazines and art festival to bring people positivity and inspiration. Art is also her medium to participate in many other social activities: her mural design stood out against all other contestants and was painted by Lakeshore Legal Aid, a nonprofit charity organization. With an innate sensitivity to social issues and a diverse culture background, she continues to find her way to contribute her power to alleviate global issues. Choosing to be a Global Scholars Diploma candidate one of her ways to promote herself. She tries her best to contribute to the community by attending a series global events, leading workshops, and conducting a final research to raise her voice.
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