Abstract
Objective. The present study aims to evaluate the use of LifeGuide to deliver an intervention promoting the performance of three condom-related behaviours in a broad population using persuasive messages.
Design. A 3 (intervention: control vs. positively-framed message vs. negatively-framed message) x 3 (time: pre-intervention, post-intervention, three-month follow-up) randomized controlled design was used to compare changes in behaviour and intention.
Methods. An online LifeGuide-based intervention was completed by 439 individuals aged between 13 and 85 years of age (females, n = 310, M age = 30.80, SD = 12.75). Pre-intervention, extended Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) psychological measures and self-report condom-related behaviour were completed. Immediately post-intervention, TPB measures were completed again. Three months later, all pre-intervention measures were completed.
Results. Intention to treat MANOVA analysis showed a main effect of time on the TPB measures (F(36, 400) = 3.92, p =
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 17-33 |
Journal | Applied Psychological Research Journal |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Bibliographical note
This journal is open access.Keywords
- Health psychology
- Intervention
- Safer sex
- LifeGuide