Using distance-framed narratives to foster health communication outcomes among e-cigarette users and non-users

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ID4837588
AuthorsSixiao Liu (0000-0002-2908-1102, University of Central Florida), Janet Z Yang (0000-0002-5989-5254, University at Buffalo, State University of New York)
Year2024
Volume29
Issue9
Pages989-1005
Publication date2024-08-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Health Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1359-1053 • E-ISSN: 1461-7277
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/13591053231223810
PMID38247036
OpenAlexW4391108975
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited34

This study examines the effectiveness of distance-framed narratives in deterring e-cigarette use among young adults. Through an online experiment ( N = 916), this study investigates how narratives with different distance cues influence participants' narrative engagement, perceived psychological distance, and compliance with the message. The findings suggest that distance-framed narratives heighten identification. Increased identification reduces perceived psychological distance, leading to more negative attitudes, decreased e-cigarette use intention, and stronger policy support. E-cigarette use status also impacts persuasive outcomes. Non-users tend to be more receptive to narratives featuring congruent distance cues in character and scenario depictions. Users are motivated by narratives that present an uncertain scenario, regardless of whether the character is portrayed as socially close or distant

Developmental psychology · Environmental health · Health communication · Narrative · Media Influence and Health · Media Studies and Communication · Medicine · Psychology · Smoking Behavior and Cessation · Communication · Social Psychology

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