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Using Narrative Communication as a Tool for Health Behavior Change: A Conceptual, Theoretical, and Empirical Overview

Hinyard, Leslie J., Kreuter, Matthew W.·2007·Health Education & Behavior
DOI 10.1177/1090198106291963
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Narrative is the basic mode of human interaction and a fundamental way of acquiring knowledge. In the rapidly growing field of health communication, narrative approaches are emerging as a promising set of tools for motivating and supporting health-behavior change. This article defines narrative communication and describes the rationale for using it in health-promotion programs, reviews theoretical explanations of narrative effects and research comparing narrative and nonnarrative approaches to persuasion, and makes recommendations for future research needs in narrative health communication.

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Authors
Hinyard, L. J., & Kreuter, M. W.
Venue
Health Education & Behavior
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Published
2007-10
Volume
34
Issue
5
Pages
777-792
ISSN
  • 1090-1981 (ISSN-L)
  • 1552-6127
DOI
10.1177/1090198106291963
OpenAlex
W2119401330
Cited by
1,136
References
4
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Type
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Language
en
Open access
closed
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