Risk perception moderates how intentions are translated into sunscreen use
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Craciun, C., Schuz, N., Lippke, S. and Schwarzer, Ralf. (2010). Risk perception moderates how intentions are translated into sunscreen use. Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 33(5), pp. 392 - 398. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-010-9269-5
Authors | Craciun, C., Schuz, N., Lippke, S. and Schwarzer, Ralf |
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Abstract | Planning is supposed to mediate between intention and behavior. The study examines whether such a mediation also exists in the context of sunscreen use. Moreover, the question is raised whether health risk perception might moderate such a mechanism. A longitudinal online study was conducted with three measurement points in time. Sunscreen use, intention, planning, and risk perception were assessed. A sample of 154 individuals was analyzed by hierarchical regression procedures in terms of moderated mediation. Planning partially mediated the intention-behavior relationship, and risk perception operated as a moderator. The moderator effect was negative, implying that low risk perception in conjunction with high intention was a prerequisite for planning, and, thus, for the mediation by planning. Low risk perception reflects health-specific optimism which can be a facilitator of health behavior change, in this case the change of sunscreen use from Time 1 to Time 3. |
Year | 2010 |
Journal | Journal of Behavioral Medicine |
Journal citation | 33 (5), pp. 392 - 398 |
ISSN | 0160-7715 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-010-9269-5 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-77957578716 |
Page range | 392 - 398 |
Research Group | Institute for Positive Psychology and Education |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
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