title: A longitudinal test of the Comprehensive Indoor Tanning Expectations Scale: The importance of affective beliefs in predicting indoor tanning behavior.
abstract: In order to better understand drivers of dangerous indoor tanning behaviors, researchers developed the Comprehensive Indoor Tanning Expectations scale. To examine the longitudinal effectiveness of Comprehensive Indoor Tanning Expectations, we surveyed young women in the Southeastern United States at two time points ( N = 553). The scale demonstrated strong test-retest reliability. Participants who believed indoor tanning would improve their mood and afford social approval were significantly more likely to tan 6 months later, while participants who believed indoor tanning leads to psychological/physical discomfort were significantly less likely to tan 6 months later. Knowing the psychological bases for indoor tanning can inform intervention and message design.
authors.affiliation: 1 Indiana University, USA.
authors.forename: Jessica Gall
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Myrick
authors.affiliation: 2 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA.|3 Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, USA.
authors.forename: Seth M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Noar
authors.affiliation: 2 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA.
authors.forename: Dannielle
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kelley
authors.affiliation: 2 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA.
authors.forename: Alexandra E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Zeitany
authors.affiliation: 2 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA.
authors.forename: Brenda M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Morales-Pico
authors.affiliation: 2 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA.|3 Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, USA.
authors.forename: Nancy E
authors.initials: NE
authors.lastname: Thomas
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D011594:Psychometrics / Q000592:standards*; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D055108:Sunbathing / Q000523:psychology*; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: affect; indoor tanning; outcome expectations; skin cancer; social cognitive theory