Evaluating the effects of six alcohol-related message frames on emotions and intentions: The neglected role of disgust

被引:19
作者
Collymore, Natalie N. [1 ]
McDermott, Mark R. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ East London, London, England
关键词
alcohol; disgust; fear; framing; intentions; FEAR APPEALS; HEALTHY BEHAVIOR; AVOIDANCE; ATTITUDES; PREVENTION; IMPACT; ANGER;
D O I
10.1177/1359105314567910
中图分类号
B849 [应用心理学];
学科分类号
040203 ;
摘要
A total of 120 18- to 56-year-olds, divided into six groups containing equal numbers of men and women, were shown a textual message and associated photograph featuring alcohol-related behaviour. Subsequently, questions were answered about intentions to reduce consumption, to drink moderately and how positive and negative the messages made participants feel. Loss-framed messages, in particular those featuring health-related disgust, were the most effective for increasing intentions to reduce alcohol intake. In conclusion, studies have over-focused on fear-loss frames, neglecting the utility of disgust-loss frames in health messages. This study suggests that disgust-loss frames deserve equivalent attention.
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页码:1907 / 1917
页数:11
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