A new study’s findings showed that hope and self-efficacy significantly predicted intentions to take actions against skin cancer. Hopeful messages about health promote better behaviours. (Photo: Pixabay) While fear about health concerns may grip people, adding a little hope to a message might make people more willing to take preventative action, according to a study. The findings showed that hope and self-efficacy – the belief that a person can help themselves – significantly predicted intentions to take actions against skin cancer, such as wearing sunscreen or protective clothing. “With health…
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