The influence of appearance, health, and future orientations on tanning behavior.
OBJECTIVE
To compare the influence of appearance, health, and future orientations on tanning attitudes and behaviors.


METHODS
The study was an online survey of 406 volunteers from a university community.


RESULTS
Appearance and future orientations were more closely related to ultraviolet radiation exposure and protection than was health orientation.


CONCLUSIONS
Future research and interventions may benefit from closer attention to associations between specific motivational orientations and behaviors.
Heckman
Carolyn J
CJ
Fox Chase Center Center, Philadelphia, PA 19012, USA. Carolyn.Heckman@fccc.edu
Wilson
Diane B
DB
Ingersoll
Karen S
KS
D000293:Adolescent; D004954:Esthetics / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012309:Risk-Taking; D012649:Self Concept; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology; D055108:Sunbathing / Q000523:psychology*; D055107:Suntan; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects; D055815:Young Adult