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Appearance Motivation, Obsessive-compulsive Tendencies and Excessive Suntanning in a Community Sample

Mark R. Leary

Wake Forest University, USA, leary{at}wfu.edu

Jennifer L. Saltzman

Wake Forest University, USA

John C. Georgeson

University of Kentucky, USA

Measures of appearance motivation, obsessive-compulsive tendencies and tanning attitudes and behavior were completed by 175 adults, ages 16-65, who were approached while suntanning. Participants who scored high in both appearance motivation and obsessive-compulsive tendencies most strongly endorsed the importance of having a tan, spent the most time in the sun, were least likely to use sunscreen and were more likely to use tanning beds. In contrast, low-appearance motivation combined with high obsession- compulsion was associated with safe-sun practices.

Key Words: obsession-compulsion • self-presentation • sunbathing • suntanning

Journal of Health Psychology, Vol. 2, No. 4, 493-499 (1997)
DOI: 10.1177/135910539700200406
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