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The influence of appearance, health, and future orientations on tanning behavior
The influence of appearance, health, and future orientations on tanning behavior
Am J Health Behav. 2009 May-Jun;33(3):238-43.
Abstract OBJECTIVE: To compare the influence of appearance, health, and future orientations on tanning attitudes and behaviors. METHODS: The study was an online survey of 406 volunteers from a university community. RESULTS: Appearance and future orientations were more closely related to ultraviolet radiation exposure and protection than was health orientation. CONCLUSIONS: Future research and interventions may benefit from closer attention to associations between specific motivational orientations and behaviors.
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