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The Functions of Affect in Health Communications and in the Construction of Health Preferences

Peters, Ellen, Lipkus, Isaac, Diefenbach, Michael A.·2006·Journal of Communication
DOI 10.1111/j.1460-2466.2006.00287.x
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Abstract

We examine potential roles of 4 functions of affect in health communication and the construction of health preferences. The roles of these 4 functions (affect as information, as a spotlight, as a motivator, and as common currency) are illustrated in the area of cancer screening and treatment decision making. We demonstrate that experienced affect influences information processes, judgments, and decisions. We relate the functions to a self-regulation approach and examine factors that may influence the weight of cognitive versus affective processing of information. Affect’s role in health communication is likely to be nuanced, and it deserves careful empirical study of its effects on patients’ well-being.

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Authors
Peters, E., Lipkus, I., & Diefenbach, M. A.
Affiliations
  • Decision Research (US)
  • Duke Medical Center (US)
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (US)
ORCID
Venue
Journal of Communication
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Published
2006-08-01
Volume
56
Issue
suppl_1
Pages
S140-S162
ISSN
  • 0021-9916 (ISSN-L)
  • 1460-2466
DOI
10.1111/j.1460-2466.2006.00287.x
OpenAlex
W2074355911
Cited by
251
References
90
Citations by year
2026: 9 · 2025: 4 · 2024: 12 · 2023: 14 · 2022: 13 · 2021: 21 · 2020: 19 · 2019: 16 · 2018: 20 · 2017: 10 · 2016: 16 · 2015: 14 · 2014: 13 · 2013: 12 · 2012: 6
FWCI
14.19
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
doi.wiley.com/10.1002/tdm_license_1.1 (tdm, 3318 d)
Locations
Journal of Communication (publishedVersion)
Funders
National Science Foundation
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
  • Social Sciences › Communication › Media Influence and Health
  • Social Sciences › Decision Sciences › General Decision Sciences › Decision-Making and Behavioral Economics
Keywords
affect, health communication, health preferences, cancer screening, treatment decision-making, affect-as-information, self-regulation, patient well-being

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