Harm minimization in tan seekers

An exploration of tanning behaviour and the potential for substitutional use of sunless tanning products

Bibliographic Data

ID4925282
AuthorsCedar Paul (0000-0002-0504-5246), Christine L Paul (Centre for Health Research & Psycho-oncology, Cancer Council New South Wales & University of Newcastle, Australia,), Lorraine Paras (0000-0002-5368-5651, Centre for Health Research & Psycho-oncology, Cancer Council New South Wales & University of Newcastle, Australia), Ainsley Harper (Director, Mindmill Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Australia), Kay Coppa (The Cancer Council NSW, Woolloomooloo NSW, Australia)
Year2011
Volume16
Issue6
Pages929-937
Publication date2011-09-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Health Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1359-1053 • E-ISSN: 1461-7277
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/1359105310396393
PMID21441364
OpenAlexW1992536837
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited24

Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun or solaria is a major contributor to high rates of skin cancer. The study aimed to explore the intentions of active tan seekers in relation to the substitutional use of sunless tanning products. Participants were reluctant to reduce UV exposure in favour of using sunless tanning products, which were considered to be another tanning method rather than an avenue for reducing skin cancer risk. The 'sunless tan' approach is unlikely to reduce UV exposure in the majority of tan seekers, but may be valuable in targeting women with fairer skin

Cancer · Environmental health · Harm · Political science · Seekers · Skin cancer · Sun protection factor · Ultraviolet radiation · Chemistry · Geographies of human-animal interactions · Medicine · Psychology · Skin Protection and Aging · Urban Green Space and Health · Dermatology · Social Psychology

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