@article{ref1,
title="Extending psychological reactance theory to include denial of threat and media sharing intentions as freedom restoration behavior",
journal="Communication research reports",
year="2022",
author="McGuire, Noel H. and Ball, Hannah",
volume="39",
number="3",
pages="136-146",
abstract="This study extends psychological reactance theory by examining denial of a public health threat and resistance toward media sharing as two novel types of freedom restoration. Participants (N = 220) were randomly assigned to watch a video advocating COVID-19 guidelines and completed an online survey assessing corresponding perceptions and behavioral intentions. <br><br>RESULTS of structural equation modeling supported the two-step model of reactance: greater perceived freedom threat was related to greater reactance, which in turn was linked to lower intentions to comply with COVID-19 guidelines, lower intentions to share the video with one's online social network, and greater denial of COVID-19 as a public health threat. Implications for psychological reactance theory and health campaign design are discussed.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0882-4096",
doi="10.1080/08824096.2022.2058480",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08824096.2022.2058480"
}