title: Literature review of theory-based empirical studies examining adolescent tanning practices.
abstract: Lifetime exposure to ultraviolet radiation is a major risk factor for all types of skin cancer. The purpose of this manuscript is to examine theory-guided empirical studies examining adolescent tanning practices.
authors.affiliation: Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Diane
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Reynolds
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D001294:Attitude to Health; D001505:Beauty Culture; D001828:Body Image; D036262:Empirical Research; D015438:Health Behavior; D006266:Health Education; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006370:Heliotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D009042:Motivation; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009742:Nursing Theory; D011582:Psychological Theory; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D012307:Risk Factors; D012945:Social Values