OBJECTIVE: To evaluate Fishbein's integrative model in predicting young adults' skin protection, sun exposure, and indoor tanning intentions. METHODS: Two hundred twelve participants completed an online survey. RESULTS: Damage distress, self-efficacy, and perceived control accounted for 34% of the variance in skin protection intentions. Outcome beliefs and low self-efficacy for sun avoidance accounted for 25% of the variance in sun exposure intentions. Perceived damage, outcome evaluation, norms, and indoor tanning prototype accounted for 32% of the variance in indoor tanning intentions. CONCLUSIONS: Future research should investigate whether these variables predict exposure and protection behaviors and whether intervening can reduce young adults' skin cancer risk behaviors.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate Fishbein's integrative model in predicting young adults' skin protection, sun exposure, and indoor tanning intentions. METHODS: Two hundred twelve participants completed an online survey. RESULTS: Damage distress, self-efficacy, and perceived control accounted for 34% of the variance in skin protection intentions. Outcome beliefs and low self-efficacy for sun avoidance accounted for 25% of the variance in sun exposure intentions. Perceived damage, outcome evaluation, norms, and indoor tanning prototype accounted for 32% of the variance in indoor tanning intentions. CONCLUSIONS: Future research should investigate whether these variables predict exposure and protection behaviors and whether intervening can reduce young adults' skin cancer risk behaviors.
Authors: Heike I M Mahler; James A Kulik; Heather A Butler; Meg Gerrard; Frederick X Gibbons Journal: Soc Sci Med Date: 2008-04-28 Impact factor: 4.634
Authors: Ellen R Gritz; Mary K Tripp; Carl A de Moor; Susan A Eicher; Nancy H Mueller; Jeanne H Spedale Journal: Pediatr Dermatol Date: 2003 Jan-Feb Impact factor: 1.588