Self-affirmation inductions to reduce defensive processing of threatening health risk information

Self-affirmation reduces defensiveness toward threatening health messages. In this study, we compared several possible self-affirmation inductions in order to identify the most effective strategy. Women at increased risk for breast cancer (i.e. who drink 7+ drinks per week) were recruited through Am...

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Published in:	Psychology & health Vol. 37; no. 10; pp. 1287 - 1308
Main Authors:	Iles, Irina A., Gillman, Arielle S., Ferrer, Rebecca A., Klein, William M. P.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Routledge 03-10-2022 Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:	Alcohol Drinking Alcohol use Breast cancer Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control Female Health Behavior Humans Intention Risk Self Concept
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