title: Unrealistic optimism, sex, and risk perception of type 2 diabetes onset: implications for education programs.
abstract: This study examined links among unrealistic optimism, sex, and risk perception of type 2 diabetes onset in college students. Participants included 660 college students who consented to complete a questionnaire. The results showed significant differences between students who perceived that they were at risk for type 2 diabetes onset and those who thought their peers were the ones at risk. A higher prevalence of participants thought their peers were the ones at risk for type 2 diabetes. Women were more likely than men to report a higher risk perception, indicating that their peers were at lower risk for diabetes onset.
authors.affiliation: Applied Communication Department, Higher Colleges of Technology-Dubai Men's College, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
authors.forename: Wanda
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Reyes-Velázquez
authors.affiliation: Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL.
authors.forename: Claudia
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Sealey-Potts