Journal article
The Social Psychology of Tanning and Sunscreen Use: Self-Presentational Motives as a Predictor of Health Risk
Journal of applied social psychology, Vol.23(17), pp.1390-1406
09/1993
DOI: 10.1111/j.1559-1816.1993.tb01039.x
Abstract
To the extent that many people seek and maintain a suntan because they believe it makes them more attractive, people who are particularly motivated to make good impressions on others or to be seen as physically attractive are at increased risk for skin cancer. This study examined cognitive, motivational, and attitudinal predictors of two factors that are associated with increased risk for skin cancer: engaging in behaviors that increase one's exposure to UV radiation and inadequate use of sunscreen. Self‐presentational motives involving a concern for one's personal appearance and the belief that being tan enhances one's attractiveness were the strongest predictors of the degree to which respondents exposed themselves to natural and artificial sources of UV radiation. Sunscreen use was best predicted by knowing someone with skin cancer. Implications for attempts to promote safe‐sun practices are discussed. Copyright © 1993, Wiley Blackwell. All rights reserved
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- The Social Psychology of Tanning and Sunscreen Use: Self-Presentational Motives as a Predictor of Health Risk
- Creators
- Mark R. Leary - Wake Forest UniversityJody L. Jones - University of Alabama
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of applied social psychology, Vol.23(17), pp.1390-1406
- Publisher
- Blackwell Publishing Ltd
- DOI
- 10.1111/j.1559-1816.1993.tb01039.x
- ISSN
- 0021-9029
- eISSN
- 1559-1816
- Number of pages
- 17
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 09/1993
- Academic Unit
- Surgery; Psychological and Brain Sciences
- Record Identifier
- 9984322801702771
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