Predictors of Tanning Salon Use

Behavioral Alternatives for Enhancing Appearance, Relaxing and Socializing

Bibliographic Data

ID4227707
AuthorsSharon Danoff-Burg (0000-0001-9156-4204, University at Albany, State University of New York), Catherine E Mosher (0000-0002-9689-5392, University at Albany, State University of New York)
Year2006
Volume11
Issue3
Pages511-518
Publication date2006-05-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Health Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1359-1053 • E-ISSN: 1461-7277
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/1359105306063325
PMID16774902
OpenAlexW2150079060
LanguageEN
Citations received9
References cited17

This study investigated cognitive predictors of tanning salon use, based on Jaccard's Theory of Alternative Behavior. A total of 164 undergraduates completed questionnaires that assessed tanning salon use, attitudes toward tanning salon use and attitudes toward behavioral alternatives for enhancing appearance, relaxing and socializing. Results indicated that attitudes toward alternatives for enhancing appearance were not significantly related to tanning salon use. However, favorable attitudes toward engaging in a hobby to relax and going to the gym to socialize were inversely related to frequency of tanning salon use. Findings suggest that interventions for reducing skin cancer risk should focus not only on decreasing favorable attitudes toward tanning, but also on increasing favorable attitudes toward healthier alternatives to tanning salon use

Environmental health · Political science · Salon · Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers · Medicine · Psychology · Skin Protection and Aging

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