Effects of self-affirmation, narratives, and informational messages in reducing unrealistic optimism about alcohol-related problems among college students
This study examines intervention approaches to improve the accuracy of risk judgments among college students with unrealistic optimism about alcohol-related problems. We conducted a randomized experiment with 2 self-affirmation (affirmed, nonaffirmed) and 3 message conditions (narrative, information...
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| author | Kim, Hye Kyung Niederdeppe, Jeff |
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| description | This study examines intervention approaches to improve the accuracy of risk judgments among college students with unrealistic optimism about alcohol-related problems. We conducted a randomized experiment with 2 self-affirmation (affirmed, nonaffirmed) and 3 message conditions (narrative, informational, no treatment control). Results indicate that providing risk information to unrealistic optimists, while concomitantly protecting their self-concept via either self-affirmation or narratives, may reduce defensive reactions and align their perceived risk more closely with their actual risk. Self-affirmation reduced unrealistic optimism only among those exposed to an informational message, not those exposed to a narrative. The narrative message appeared to increase perceived risk among unrealistic optimists via transportation and identification with the character. We discuss theoretical and practical implications of this work. |
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| spelling | ntu-10356/878512020-03-07T12:15:50Z Effects of self-affirmation, narratives, and informational messages in reducing unrealistic optimism about alcohol-related problems among college students Kim, Hye Kyung Niederdeppe, Jeff Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information DRNTU::Library and information science Heavy Episodic Drinking Unrealistic Optimism This study examines intervention approaches to improve the accuracy of risk judgments among college students with unrealistic optimism about alcohol-related problems. We conducted a randomized experiment with 2 self-affirmation (affirmed, nonaffirmed) and 3 message conditions (narrative, informational, no treatment control). Results indicate that providing risk information to unrealistic optimists, while concomitantly protecting their self-concept via either self-affirmation or narratives, may reduce defensive reactions and align their perceived risk more closely with their actual risk. Self-affirmation reduced unrealistic optimism only among those exposed to an informational message, not those exposed to a narrative. The narrative message appeared to increase perceived risk among unrealistic optimists via transportation and identification with the character. We discuss theoretical and practical implications of this work. 2018-12-06T03:33:46Z 2019-12-06T16:50:46Z 2018-12-06T03:33:46Z 2019-12-06T16:50:46Z 2016 Journal Article Kim, H. K., & Niederdeppe, J. (2016). Effects of self-affirmation, narratives, and informational messages in reducing unrealistic optimism about alcohol-related problems among college students. Human Communication Research, 42(2), 246-268. doi:10.1111/hcre.12073 0360-3989 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/87851 http://hdl.handle.net/10220/46845 10.1111/hcre.12073 en Human Communication Research © 2016 International Communication Association. |
| spellingShingle | DRNTU::Library and information science Heavy Episodic Drinking Unrealistic Optimism Kim, Hye Kyung Niederdeppe, Jeff Effects of self-affirmation, narratives, and informational messages in reducing unrealistic optimism about alcohol-related problems among college students |
| title | Effects of self-affirmation, narratives, and informational messages in reducing unrealistic optimism about alcohol-related problems among college students |
| title_full | Effects of self-affirmation, narratives, and informational messages in reducing unrealistic optimism about alcohol-related problems among college students |
| title_fullStr | Effects of self-affirmation, narratives, and informational messages in reducing unrealistic optimism about alcohol-related problems among college students |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effects of self-affirmation, narratives, and informational messages in reducing unrealistic optimism about alcohol-related problems among college students |
| title_short | Effects of self-affirmation, narratives, and informational messages in reducing unrealistic optimism about alcohol-related problems among college students |
| title_sort | effects of self affirmation narratives and informational messages in reducing unrealistic optimism about alcohol related problems among college students |
| topic | DRNTU::Library and information science Heavy Episodic Drinking Unrealistic Optimism |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/87851 http://hdl.handle.net/10220/46845 |
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