Australian young adults’ tanning behaviour: The role of ideal skin tone and sociocultural norms

Australian young adults’ tanning behaviour: The role of ideal skin tone and sociocultural norms

Objective Decreasing intentional tanning behaviour is a critical area of skin cancer prevention. Research evidence that tanning behaviour is significantly influenced by appearance motivations exists. The Tripartite Influence Model posits that internalisation of ideals about body image mediates the r...

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Main Authors: Ashley K. Day, Carlene J. Wilson, Amanda D. Hutchinson, Rachel M. Roberts
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-06-01
Series:Australian Journal of Psychology
Subjects:
gender differences
skin cancer
sociocultural norms
sun behaviour
tanning
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajpy.12121

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajpy.12121

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