TBT: Action Tendency Emotions Evoked by Memorable Breast Cancer Messages and Their Association With Prevention and Detection Behaviors

February 6, 2025 - Ashley Wilson

Throwback Thursday highlighting this 2010 study exploring how memorable messages about breast cancer from friends and family evoke emotions and impact prevention and detection behaviors. Fear-driven messages were linked to increased detection behaviors, while messages evoking relief were less likely to encourage detection. These findings align with control theory and emphasize the role of emotional content in shaping health behaviors.🎗️

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