Examining patterns of association with defensive information processing about colorectal cancer screening

To reduce negative psychological affect from information or behavior that is inconsistent with one’s positive self-concept, individuals use a variety of defensive strategies. It is unknown whether correlates differ across defenses. We examined correlates of four levels of defensive information proce...

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Published in:Journal of health psychology 2014-11, Vol.19 (11), p.1443-1458
Main Authors: McQueen, Amy, Swank, Paul R, Vernon, Sally W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptation, Psychological
Aged
Attitudes
Biological and medical sciences
Cancer
Colorectal Neoplasms - diagnosis
Colorectal Neoplasms - psychology
Communication
Cross-Sectional Studies
Defense Mechanisms
Early Detection of Cancer - psychology
Female
Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen
Health care
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Multiple tumors. Solid tumors. Tumors in childhood (general aspects)
Psychological effects
Risk Factors
Stomach. Duodenum. Small intestine. Colon. Rectum. Anus
Survey data
Tumors
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Summary:To reduce negative psychological affect from information or behavior that is inconsistent with one’s positive self-concept, individuals use a variety of defensive strategies. It is unknown whether correlates differ across defenses. We examined correlates of four levels of defensive information processing about colorectal cancer screening. Cross-sectional surveys were completed by a convenience sample of 287 adults aged 50–75 years. Defenses measures were more consistently associated with individual differences (especially avoidant coping styles); however, situational variables involving health-care providers also were important. Future research should examine changes in defenses after risk communication and their relative impact on colorectal cancer screening.
ISSN:1359-1053
1461-7277
DOI:10.1177/1359105313493649