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Putting the fear back into fear appeals: The extended parallel process model
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The fear appeal literature is diverse and inconsistent. Existing fear appeal theories explain the positive linear results occurring in many studies, but are unable to explain the boomerang or curvilinear results occurring in other studies. The present work advances a theory integrating previous theoretical perspectives (i.e., Janis, 1967; Leventhal, 1970; Rogers, 1975, 1983) that is based on Leventhal's (1970) danger control/fear control framework. The proposed fear appeal theory, called the Extended Parallel Process Model (EPPM), expands on previous approaches in three ways: (a) by explaining why fear appeals fail; (b) by re‐incorporating fear as a central variable; and (c) by specifying the relationship between threat and efficacy in propositional forms. Specific propositions are given to guide future research.
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“The time-honored study of fear appeals has been influentially guided by Witte's (1992) venerable Extended Parallel Process Model (EPPM), which emphasizes the role of interactions of threat and efficacy in triggering danger control (the healthful process) and fear control (the more defensive, less adaptive process).”
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“Additional items were developed based on key constructs from theoretical frameworks such as the Extended Parallel Process Model (EPPM) (Witte, 1992) and the Protective Action Decision Model (PADM) (Lindell & Perry, 2012).”
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“This dual nature suggests anxiety’s effects depend on intensity levels and individual psychological resources such as self-efficacy [28].”
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“existing literature suggests that anxiety may exhibit an inverted-U relationship with behavioral outcomes [28].”
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“which later influence intentions and ultimately behaviour.”
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“The framework suggests that the characteristics of a warning affect the extent to which the warning will be noticed and later recalled”
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“Warning reactions are thought to, in turn, affect attitudes/beliefs”
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“and that attention to (and recall of) the warning influences warning reactions.”
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“However, fear appeal theories, such as the extended parallel process model (EPPM),52 also suggest that two key constructs help explain how people respond to fear appeals—perceived threat and efficacy.”
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“It was surprising that only five studies (with 8 effect sizes) in the meta-analysis assessed perceived likelihood of harm, a component of perceived threat, when much theorising situates this as a central construct in fear appeals and risk communication.52 88 89”
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Metadata
- Authors
- Witte, K.
- Affiliations
- Texas A&M University (US)
- Corresponding author
- Witte, Kim
- Venue
- Communication Monographs
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 1992-12
- Volume
- 59
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 329-349
- ISSN
- 0363-7751 (ISSN-L)
- 1479-5787
- OpenAlex
- W2017785078
- Cited by
- 3,880
- References
- 95
- Citations by year
- 2026: 249 · 2025: 250 · 2024: 268 · 2023: 258 · 2022: 296 · 2021: 363 · 2020: 254 · 2019: 183 · 2018: 193 · 2017: 176 · 2016: 156 · 2015: 168 · 2014: 160 · 2013: 146 · 2012: 91
- FWCI
- 11.22
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Communication Monographs (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Risk Perception and Management
- Social Sciences › Communication › Media Influence and Health
- Keywords
- fear appeals, Extended Parallel Process Model, fear control, boomerang effect, curvilinear effects, persuasion theory, health communication
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