Abstract
This study examines how individual difference in consideration of future consequences (CFC) and temporal framing (i.e., present- vs. future-oriented message) interact to influence the persuasive outcomes of a health message promoting human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among young adults. Results of an experiment (N = 416) showed a significant interaction effect of CFC and temporal framing on persuasion. The nature of the interaction suggested that individuals with high CFC generally were more persuaded by the present-oriented messages, compared to the future-oriented messages. On the other hand, those with low CFC responded similarly to the present- and future-oriented messages. Implications of the findings for HPV vaccination messaging are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1089-1096 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Health Communication |
Volume | 31 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2016 Sept 1 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2016 Taylor & Francis.
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Health(social science)
- Communication