title: The effects of message framing and risk perceptions for HPV vaccine campaigns: focus on the role of regulatory fit.
abstract: This study investigates the effects of framing and risk perception, and their interaction effects on human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination. Based on a 2 (message frames) × 2 (perceived risk) experimental design, the interaction effects reveal the effectiveness of loss- (vs. gain-) framed messages would be maximized for high (vs. low) perceived risk condition. Based on regulatory fit principles the synergy effects are shown in terms of attitudes toward advertising and HPV vaccination, HPV vaccination intention, and ad-promoted behavioral intention. The findings indicate right message appeals should be selected for the right target audiences in the setting of HPV vaccine promotions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Communication, Drury University, Springfield, Missouri 65802, USA. spark013@drury.edu
authors.forename: Sun-Young
authors.initials: SY
authors.lastname: Park
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000329:Advertising / Q000379:methods; D001294:Attitude to Health; D002648:Child; D003142:Communication; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D033182:Intention; D053918:Papillomavirus Vaccines / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000523:psychology; D018570:Risk Assessment; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D053918:Papillomavirus Vaccines