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ERIC Number: EJ471846
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1993
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ISSN: ISSN-0744-8481
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Sunbathing: College Students' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions of Risks.
Vail-Smith, Karen; Felts, W. Michael
Journal of American College Health, v42 n1 p21-26 Jul 1993
This study assessed Caucasian college students' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding sunbathing. Surveys indicated concern with attractiveness was a major motivation for frequent sunbathing. Frequent sunbathers were more likely to be women and to report fewer self-perceived risk factors and less likely to use sunscreen. (SM)
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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