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Online discussion effects on intention to participate in genetic research: A longitudinal experimental study.
- Source :
- Psychology & Health; Sep2016, Vol. 31 Issue 9, p1025-1046, 22p, 3 Diagrams, 5 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Objective:The National Human Genome Research Institute has emphasised community engagement and public dialogue in the U.S. on issues related to genetics. This study examines how online discussions among the U.S. public directly or indirectly influence psychosocial constructs of the Theory of Planned Behavior, including intention to take part in genetic research. Design:After completing the baseline questionnaire, participants (n = 3754) were randomly assigned to one of the following three groups: the discussion group, the pre-/post-only group and the End-of-Project group. The discussion group (n = 1824) was invited and participated in up to three online discussions, which were held from November 2008 to May 2009. Main outcome measures:Behavioural intention, beliefs, attitudes, subjective norm and perceived behavioural control variables were assessed. Results:The most interesting finding was that those participating in online discussions had fewer negative beliefs about volunteering for genetic research, which in turn contributed to more positive attitudes, increased injunctive and descriptive norms and enhanced behavioural control. These relationships, then, were associated with higher intention to participate in genetic research. Conclusion:These findings suggest that continuous public discussions seem to positively affect volunteer intention for genetic research through ameliorating fears of negative consequences. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
- Subjects :
- HYPOTHESIS
CHI-squared test
CONTENT analysis
STATISTICAL correlation
GENETIC research
HEALTH attitudes
HEALTH behavior
INTENTION
INTERNET
LONGITUDINAL method
PATH analysis (Statistics)
PROBABILITY theory
QUESTIONNAIRES
RESEARCH funding
STATISTICAL sampling
STATISTICS
SURVEYS
MATHEMATICAL variables
DATA analysis
EDUCATIONAL attainment
STRUCTURAL equation modeling
RANDOMIZED controlled trials
PRE-tests & post-tests
PLANNED behavior theory
HUMAN research subjects
DATA analysis software
DESCRIPTIVE statistics
KAPLAN-Meier estimator
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08870446
- Volume :
- 31
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Psychology & Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 118910256
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/08870446.2016.1165221