Bozkurt, Veysel2024-11-062024-11-062023-01-012061-5558https://doi.org/10.14267/CJSSP.2023.2.7https://hdl.handle.net/11452/47459The aim of this study is to examine factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. An online survey was conducted to collect the data to be evaluated. The survey included demographic questions and four scales: vaccine hesitancy, fear of COVID-19, stress, and vaccine conspiracy beliefs. Four hundred and ninety-six people answered the survey in Turkey. A conceptual model was established and estimated with a structural equation model to explore the relationships. The findings identified a statistically significant direct effect on vaccine hesitancy of conspiracy beliefs, fear, and stress. Accordingly, it was concluded that individuals with a firm belief in vaccine conspiracies, high stress levels, and low fear of COVID-19 had high levels of vaccine hesitancy. This article suggests the importance of public access to accurate information and low stress levels.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessCovid-19Vaccine hesitancyVaccine conspiracy beliefsFearStressTurkeySocial sciencesSociologyArticle00118612870000914516414210.14267/CJSSP.2023.2.7