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Beyond the usual suspects: target group- and behavior-specific factors add to a theory-based sun protection intervention for teenagers

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posted on 2023-05-17, 13:20 authored by Schuz, N, Eid, M
Sun protection standards among teenagers are low while sun exposure peaks in this age group. Study 1 explores predictors of adolescent protection intentions and exposure behavior. Study 2 tests the effectiveness of an intervention based on these predictors. Study 1 (cross-sectional, N = 207, ages 15–18) and Study 2 (RCT, N = 253, ages 13–19) were conducted in schools. Path models were used to analyze data. Self-efficacy (β = .26, p < .001) and time perspective (β = .17, p = .014) were the strongest predictors of intentions; appearance motivation (β = .54, p < .001) and intention (β = -.18, p = .015) predicted behavior. The intervention effected changes in all predictors except self-efficacy. Changes in outcome expectancies (β = .19, p < .001) and time perspective (β = .09, p = .039) predicted changes in intention, while changes in intention (β = -.17, p = .002) and appearance motivation (β = .29, p < .001) predicted behavior changes. Target group- and behavior-specific intervention components are as important for changes in intentions and behavior as components derived from common health behavior theories.

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Publication title

Journal of Behavioural Medicine

Volume

36

Issue

5

Pagination

508-519

ISSN

0160-7715

Department/School

Tasmanian School of Medicine

Publisher

Springer

Place of publication

United Kingdom

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Copyright 2012 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC

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  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Behaviour and health

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