Table 1.
Means (and standard deviations) of outcomes as a function of conditions
| Measure | Control (N = 33) |
Intervention only (N = 30) |
Intervention + Downward comparison photos (N = 30) |
Intervention + Upward comparison photos (N = 33) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intentions to sun protect (1 = low; 5 = high) | 3.08 (.91) | 3.93 (.73) | 3.94 (.54) | 4.14 (.60) |
| Perceived Susceptibility to photoaging (1 = low; 5 = high) | 3.38 (.85) | 3.86 (.72) | 3.83 (.75) | 3.99 (.71) |
| Tanning cognitions index (higher z scores = more favorable) | .24 (.79) | −.24 (.77) | −.03 (.75) | .01 (.73) |
| Sun exposure index (lower z scores = less exposure)a | .09 (.68) | .02 (.70) | −.06 (.86) | −.05 (.70) |
| Sun protection index (lower z scores = less protection)b | −.18 (.65) | .15 (.54) | −.18 (.67) | .21 (.69) |
Intentions, perceived susceptibility, and tanning cognitions were assessed during the initial session immediately following the intervention. Sun exposure and protection were assessed at the 1-month follow-up. All means are adjusted for appearance concern. The sun exposure and protection index means are adjusted for the appropriate baseline covariate
aDue to missing data, the upward comparison mean is based on 32 participants
bDue to missing data, the upward comparison and control group means are based on 32 participants