The nocebo effect and tobacco control-First, do no harm?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2020.109615
Abstract: Since tobacco remains a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality, emphasis needs to be given to preventive approaches to tobacco consumption. Environmental and policy strategies with fear appeals are important contributors to reductions in… read more here.
Keywords: tobacco; nocebo effect; effect tobacco; nocebo effects ... See more keywords
Teachers use of fear appeals prior to a high-stakes examination: Is frequency linked to perceived student engagement and how do students respond?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tate.2016.10.003
Abstract: Abstract Prior to high-stakes examinations teachers use messages that focus on the importance of avoiding failure (fear appeals). This study examined whether teacher use of fear appeals was related to their perceptions of student engagement,… read more here.
Keywords: student engagement; student; high stakes; fear appeals ... See more keywords
The Dynamic Interplay of Hope vs Fear Appeals in a Referendum Context
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DOI: 10.1080/15377857.2021.1892900
Abstract: This article makes a contribution by articulating, for the first time, how hope and fear appeals were constructed as a rhetorical media device in a political advertising campaign context, specifica... read more here.
Keywords: interplay hope; dynamic interplay; appeals referendum; hope fear ... See more keywords
Fear Language in a Warning Is Beneficial to Risk Perception in Lower-Risk Situations.
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DOI: 10.1177/00187208211029444
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The goal was to examine the effectiveness of fear language in the protective action recommendation of an emergency warning, which instructs people how to prepare and stay safe. BACKGROUND Past work is limited because… read more here.
Keywords: risk; fear language; protective action; fear appeals ... See more keywords
Comparative impact of fear appeals and induced hypocrisy advertising in encouraging intent to quit smoking: Applying self-construal theory to consumers’ attitudes
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DOI: 10.1177/1757975918783425
Abstract: This study examined the effect of induced hypocrisy as a new anti-smoking advertisement approach on smokers’ attitudes toward advertisements and their attitudes and intentions toward smoking cessation. It also comparatively analysed the effects of this… read more here.
Keywords: advertising; induced hypocrisy; cessation; fear appeals ... See more keywords
The Joint Effects of Social Norm Appeals and Fear Appeals in COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign Posters on Self-Perceived Communication Quality and Vaccination Intention
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.760146
Abstract: To understand how different types of cues in vaccine education messages affect attitude toward campaign messages and vaccination intention, this study examined the impact of the presence of social norm appeals (individual vs. group cues)… read more here.
Keywords: social norm; campaign; vaccination intention; fear appeals ... See more keywords
Social Facilitation in Fear Appeals Creates Positive Affect but Inhibits Healthy Eating Intentions
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.838471
Abstract: The social facilitation of eating plays a significant role in influencing individuals’ eating decisions. However, how social eating cues are processed in health promotion messages is unclear. This study examined individuals’ food craving in response… read more here.
Keywords: eating cues; social eating; social facilitation; fear appeals ... See more keywords