TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2022//
TI  - Extending psychological reactance theory to include denial of threat and media sharing intentions as freedom restoration behavior
JO  - Communication research reports
A1  - McGuire, Noel H.
A1  - Ball, Hannah
SP  - 136
EP  - 146
VL  - 39
IS  - 3
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0882-4096
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08824096.2022.2058480
ID  - ref1
ER  -