Behavioral Health Outcomes Associated With Religious Faith and Media Exposure About Human Genetics

A number of scholars have speculated that religious people will be less likely than others to ascribe either fatalistic or deterministic powers to genes, opting instead to leave freedom as a choice for both God and humans. This research investigates the role of religious faith (RF) on behavioral hea...

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Published in:Health communication 2004-01, Vol.16 (1), p.29-45
Main Authors: Parrott, Roxanne, Silk, Kami, Raup Krieger, Janice, Harris, Tina, Condit, Celeste
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Behavioral sciences
Clinical outcomes
Faith
Female
Genetics
Genetics, Medical
Health
Health behaviour
Health Education
Health information
Humans
Male
Mass Media
Media coverage
Middle Aged
Models, Theoretical
New England
Outcomes
Religion
Religious beliefs
Self Efficacy
Southeastern United States
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Summary:A number of scholars have speculated that religious people will be less likely than others to ascribe either fatalistic or deterministic powers to genes, opting instead to leave freedom as a choice for both God and humans. This research investigates the role of religious faith (RF) on behavioral health outcomes associated with information about genes and health, as well as its role as a gatekeeper to media information about genes and health. This research is based on the results of a survey of 858 members of the lay public, including northeastern and southeastern rural and urban participants. Findings are considered within frameworks of audience segmentation principles associated with RF.
ISSN:1041-0236
1532-7027
DOI:10.1207/S15327027HC1601_3