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{"title":"Active versus passive: evaluating the effectiveness of inoculation techniques in relation to misinformation about climate change","authors":"Madison Green, C. McShane, A. Swinbourne","doi":"10.1080/00049530.2022.2113340","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00049530.2022.2113340","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Objective The current study evaluated whether an active inoculation (interactive skill development) or a passive inoculation message (provision of information) were effective tools for conferring resistance to misinformation about climate science in the context of extreme weather events. Method Participants were randomly assigned to one of the three conditions: a control condition (no training); a passive inoculation condition; or an active inoculation condition. Participants completed demographic questions followed by training or no training and then evaluated a misinformation and factual article for reliability and persuasiveness. Results Participants in the active inoculation condition rated the reliability and persuasiveness of the misinformation article and the reliability of the factual article lower than participants in the control condition. Participants in the passive inoculation training did not rate the reliability and persuasiveness of a misinformation and factual article significantly differently to those in the control condition. When factors such as ideological worldview and climate change beliefs were controlled for however, the inoculation interventions had no significant effect on ratings of reliability and persuasiveness for a misinformation or factual article. Conclusion Inoculation seems to be a promising method of preventing the acceptance of misinformation on climate science. However, this analysis highlights that more investigation is required in order to determine the most effective inoculation training design. KEY POINTS What is already known about this topic: (1) Misinformation about the occurrence of anthropogenic climate change has led to a lack of support for policies which address climate change. (2) Inoculation theory and its application have been extensively studied and are considered an effective method for conferring resistance to persuasion. (3) There is some conflict within the literature as to whether an active or passive inoculation is the most effective method for conferring resistance. What this topic adds: (1) Further evidence for the effectiveness of inoculation interventions in the recent application to climate science misinformation. (2) Active inoculation was more effective than passive inoculation. (3) Need for further evaluation into the mechanisms which facilitate resistance to persuasion and therefore evoke attitude/behaviour change.","PeriodicalId":8871,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Psychology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2022-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49551125","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A qualitative exploration of trust in the contemporary workplace","authors":"Sarah Fischer, A. Walker","doi":"10.1080/00049530.2022.2095226","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00049530.2022.2095226","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Objective The Australian work environment is changing rapidly, as employees and leaders are becoming used to a blend between a virtual and face-to-face workplace. In this context, this research aimed to explore how leaders build and sustain trust in the contemporary workplace. Method Critical incident technique was used in interviews with employees and a constructivist grounded theory approach via reflexive and coding thematic analysis was used to interpret the results. Thirty-eight participants were interviewed based on purposive sampling from virtual and face-to-face work environments and were asked about their experiences with trust in direct managers and senior leaders. Results Employing an inductive approach, this research found an explicit behavioural component and an interpersonal relationship component, thus reinforcing organisational trust multidimensionality. The role of communication, exposure and relationships were highlighted as critical in virtual work environments, regardless of leader type. Conclusion Using a qualitative research design enabled greater clarity of what constitutes organisational trust in the contemporary workplace. Implications for organisational trust theory are also discussed. KEY POINTS What is already known about this topic: Trust in the workplace has been difficult to define. Trust in the workplace is essential for organisational performance. Trust between employees and leaders is of particular importance and worth examination. What this topic adds: The work environment has changed forever, and this influences how trust is developed and maintained between employees and leaders. Trust in the contemporary work environment of a blended virtual and face-to-face context comprises a behavioural and relational component. Exposure, communication and strong relationships between employees and leaders are essential for trust in a virtual work context, regardless of leader type.","PeriodicalId":8871,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Psychology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2022-07-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46218353","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Contextual cues prompt greater improvements in alcohol consumption recall for people with higher working memory capacities","authors":"Claudia Di Fabio, A. Lindell, S. Callinan","doi":"10.1080/00049530.2022.2089052","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00049530.2022.2089052","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Objective Alcohol research often relies on surveys to assess how much alcohol participants consume. Therefore, improving accuracy in surveys is a priority for researchers. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between working memory and self-reported alcohol consumption. Method Two hundred and eighty-five respondents (203 female, mean age = 55.60, SD = 7.35) were recruited online to complete three working memory tests and two alcohol consumption measures: one included contextual cues (Within-Location Beverage Specific; WLBS) and the other did not (Graduated Frequency; GF). Results Contrary to expectations, while all respondents reported higher alcohol consumption in response to the WLBS than the GF, those who scored high on working memory measures gained greater benefits from the inclusion of contextual cues than those who scored low. Conclusions Thus, while contextual cues in alcohol consumption surveys elicit higher levels of reported consumption, they may still lead to under-reporting by those with poorer working memories. KEY POINTS What is already known about this topic: People under-report their alcohol consumption Providing contextual cues in surveys can help Working memory influences ability to recallbehaviours like alcohol consumption What this topic adds: Increased contextual cues help those with better working memory While increasing contextual cues increase reported consumption, it does so disproportionately for those with good working memory While increased contextual cues lead to higher reported consumption they may also lead to increased under-reporting of a range of behaviours in those with poor working memory, relative to those who do not have poor working memory.","PeriodicalId":8871,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Psychology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2022-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42837910","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The relationship between subordinates’ moqi and employees’ safety behaviour — a moderated mediation model","authors":"Wenxu Mao, Lingchao Sun, Yixin Hu, Dawei Wang","doi":"10.1080/00049530.2022.2090279","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00049530.2022.2090279","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Objectives Based on the social information processing theory and impression management theory, we construct a moderated mediation model to explore how and when subordinates’ moqi affects safety behaviour. Methods A questionnaire study was conducted, using cluster random sampling, to select 841 employees from a state-owned petrochemical enterprise in Chinese as the subjects, data was collected in two stages. Subordinates’ moqi, job satisfaction, team psychological safety, and safety behaviour scales are chosen as measuring tools. Results Subordinates’ moqi has positive effects on safety compliance and safety participation; job satisfaction mediates the relationship of subordinates’ moqi and safety compliance, and safety participation; when team psychological safety is at a lower level, subordinates’ moqi has a stronger promotion effect on safety compliance and safety participation through job satisfaction. Conclusions Subordinates’ moqi can be an effect way to promote safety behaviour, and job satisfaction might be a psychological process in the above relation. Team psychological safety plays a moderating role in this mediation process. KEY POINTS What is already known about this topic: There is a limit on the extent to which employees’ safety behaviour can be improved through physical factors (such as safety equipment). Soft factors in organizations, such as leadership styles, leaders’ behaviours, and safety culture have effects on safety behaviour. Subordinates who have a state of moqi with their supervisors can implicitly understand the intention and expectation of their supervisors, and ultimately perform behaviours expected by the supervisors. What this topic adds: The positive relationship between subordinates’ moil and employee safety behaviour is discussed for the first time. We uncovered the psychological process of subordinates’ moqi affecting safety behaviour, that is, the indirect role of job satisfaction. Team psychological safety can moderate the indirect effect of subordinates’ moqi on safety behaviour through job satisfaction.","PeriodicalId":8871,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Psychology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2022-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44615088","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Motivated inquiry: ideology shapes responses to the Christian Porter rape allegation","authors":"Morgan Weaving, C. Fine, N. Haslam","doi":"10.1080/00049530.2022.2061373","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00049530.2022.2061373","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Objective After learning of the rape allegation against the Attorney-General, Australians were divided in their support for an inquiry. We hypothesised that motivated reasoning on this issue would be associated with ideological preferences. We therefore examined whether perceptions of arguments about the inquiry could be explained by participants’ political orientation, preference for hierarchy (SDO), and motivation to justify the gender status quo (GSJ). Method Three months after the allegation was made public, we recruited a gender-balanced sample of 554 Australians to complete an online survey. Results Participants believed that an article arguing for an inquiry was stronger than an article arguing against an inquiry. However, this effect was weaker among those on the right of the political spectrum and those high on SDO. Political orientation was also associated with differing evaluations of the article’s authors: left-leaning participants found the pro-inquiry author more credible, but right-leaning participants did not. GSJ was not associated with differing evaluations of the articles or their authors. Conclusions These findings suggest that ideological preferences are associated with motivated reasoning when evaluating partisan allegations of sexual misconduct. Evaluations of such allegations appear to vary according to people’s political attitudes and preferences for social equality or hierarchy. KEY POINTS What is already known about this topic: (1) In early 2021, Australians were deeply divided in their support for an inquiry into the rape allegation against Christian Porter. (2) Individuals tend to respond to political sexual misconduct allegations with a partisan bias. (3) Gender system justification (GSJ) and social dominance orientation (SDO) are associated with the denial of injustice towards women, and the maintenance of social hierarchies, respectively. What this topic adds: (1) Ideological preferences can help to explain how people evaluate arguments about the inquiry. (2) Participants on the political left and those low on SDO evaluated a pro-inquiry article as significantly stronger than the anti-inquiry article, but this effect was reduced amongst those on the right and those high on SDO. (3) These findings provide evidence that political orientation and SDO are associated with motivated reasoning when evaluating partisan allegations of sexual misconduct.","PeriodicalId":8871,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Psychology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2022-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43532233","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Atypical behaviours found in some mental health conditions negatively affect judgments of deception and credibility","authors":"Alliyza Lim, R. Young, N. Brewer","doi":"10.1080/00049530.2022.2067486","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00049530.2022.2067486","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Objective Unusual behaviours are commonly perceived to indicate deception and low credibility. However, they may also characterise individuals with certain mental health or developmental conditions, thus making those individuals vulnerable to negative judgements. We examined the effect of four behaviours – gaze aversion, body movements, monologuing, and flat affect – on judgements of deception and credibility. Method In an online experiment, we presented participants (N = 392) with videos of actors being interviewed about their involvement in stealing money. In each video, the actor was either instructed to display one of the four behaviours or was not instructed to display any particular behaviour (control condition). Participants were then asked to provide ratings of perceived deception and credibility. Results There were significant effects of body movements and monologuing on perceived deception, and significant effects of monologuing and flat affect on the specific credibility dimension of perceived caring. Gaze aversion did not have a statistically significant effect on perceived deception or credibility. Conclusion Body movements, monologuing, and flat affect negatively affected deception and credibility judgements. Populations who commonly display these behaviours, such as individuals with certain mental health or developmental conditions, may be vulnerable to unfair evaluations in the criminal justice system. KEY POINTS What is already known about this topic: Based on self-report measures, unusual behaviours are widely believed to be indicators of deception and low credibility. There is no empirical evidence that behavioural cues are reliable indicators of deception or credibility. Gaze aversion, repetitive body movements, monologuing, and flat affect are common among individuals with certain disabilities and mental health conditions. What this paper adds: This study provides experimental support for the effect of repetitive body movements, monologuing, and flat affect on judgements of deception and credibility. Individuals who present with repetitive body movements, monologuing, or flat affect due to a disability or mental health condition may be subject to unjust evaluations of deception and credibility. There is an important need for further research on how individuals with disabilities and mental health conditions are perceived in the criminal justice system.","PeriodicalId":8871,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Psychology","volume":"74 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2022-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"58669106","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Lived experiences and unique psychosocial impacts following bariatric surgery in a publicly funded Australian tertiary hospital: a qualitative study","authors":"Charlene Wright, Jaimon T. Kelly, R. Healy, J. Musial, Katrina L. Campbell, K. Hamilton","doi":"10.1080/00049530.2022.2046445","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00049530.2022.2046445","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Objective Gain an understanding of the lived experiences and unique psychosocial impacts following bariatric surgery. Methods Qualitative study design, consisting of semi-structured interviews. Based on thematic analysis principles, transcripts were inductively coded. Results Fifteen participants were included; predominantly female (n = 9, 60%) and underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (n =12, 80%), with a mean age of 57 years. Five themes were generated including ‘Key Motivators to Undergo Bariatric Surgery’, “Positive Changes”, “Facing the Challenges”, “Tackling Social Relationships”, and “Skills to Move Forward”. There were common health-related motivators to undergo surgery, yet psychosocial motivators were not reported. Patients reported positive changes post-operatively; though not exclusively. Challenges included being surprised by the rapid weight loss, a delayed identification of their new body, and new body image concerns. Participants reported using different sources of support for the different types of support needs and were required to navigate negative confrontations and perceived stigma. Skills to move forward included implementing strategies and behaviour change techniques along with adjusting their lifestyle, routine, and mindset. Conclusion Experiences and psychosocial challenges post-operatively are multifaceted. Tailoring services to address these challenges in both pre- and post-operative healthcare settings is recommended. KEY POINTS What is already known about this topic: Long-term psychological and dietary support is important to help individuals navigate the challenges and maintain positive changes achieved after bariatric surgery. Lived experiences of bariatric surgery are characterised by normality, control, and ambivalence. To date, no qualitative study has been conducted in Australia to report the lived experience and unique psychosocial impacts following bariatric surgery. What this topic adds: Health-related motivators to undergo bariatric surgery were common; however, there were no reports of psychosocial motivators to undergo surgery (i.e., improved body image). Patients electing bariatric surgery may not be fully prepared for the psychosocial challenges rapid weight loss presents. Different sources of support were utilized by patients for different types of social support, with the prominent use of Online Health Communities.","PeriodicalId":8871,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Psychology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2022-03-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46670284","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Older adults’ experiences of a computerised cognitive training intervention: a mixed methods study","authors":"K. Trenorden, M. Hull, A. Lampit, D. Greaves, H. Keage","doi":"10.1080/00049530.2022.2036581","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00049530.2022.2036581","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Objective Computerised cognitive training (CCT) is gaining in popularity and has shown evidence of efficacy in improving cognitive function. Older adults’ experiences of a CCT intervention were explored using mixed methods, focussing on computer literacy and engagement. Methods Seven older adults completed pre-operative CCT (pre-habilitation) and a 12-week post-operative CCT (rehabilitation) intervention as part of an ongoing clinical trial. Qualitative interviews were conducted post-training to explore CCT experiences and data were analysed using thematic analysis. Three questionnaires were used to characterise participants: Computer Proficiency Questionnaire-12, Short Computer Anxiety Scale, User-Engagement Scale-Short Form. Results Four key themes were identified from the interview data: “I appreciate a challenge”, “Persevering through frustration led to accomplishment”, “When I start, I finish”, and “It’s manageable but with support”. Conclusion All participants had positive CCT experiences, including those with low computer-literacy skills. CCT interventions should consider utilising regular supervised sessions, and achievable, challenging exercises, while focussing on reducing frustration to improve experiences with CCT. KEY POINTS What is already known about this topic: Computerised cognitive training (CCT) has demonstrated evidence for improving overall and domain-specific cognitive function in healthy older adults, and older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Low adherence is common in CCT interventions, which limits beneficial cognitive outcomes. Negative experiences in CCT interventions are major drivers of non-adherence and attrition. What this topic adds: Experiences during CCT often fluctuate, and frustration occurs when participants compare their perceived and actual abilities. Recommendations from qualitative interviews include the use of attainable, challenging exercises that can be completed more efficiently with improved skill. Support strategies contributed to positive experiences overall and included regular supervised sessions (e.g., once a week), phone numbers to call for assistance, and screen sharing software to resolve computer problems.","PeriodicalId":8871,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Psychology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2022-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48838924","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Attitudes towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia: a systematic review","authors":"Thomas Falls, Joel Anderson","doi":"10.1080/00049530.2022.2039043","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00049530.2022.2039043","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Objective Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have been the longstanding targets of racism and discrimination in Australia. This paper presents the findings of a systematic literature review designed to identify and synthesise the available evidence exploring these intergroup attitudes, and the factors that correlate with them. Method Searches were conducted in Medline, Psychology and Behavioural Sciences Collection, ProQuest Psychology Database and PsycINFO databases. Eligible studies were required to measure attitudes of non-Indigenous Australians towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Results Twenty studies met the eligibility criteria (n = 2,958). The results outlined: (a) the prevalence of negative attitudes, (b) attitudes were most commonly conceptualised as modern racism, and (c) that there are a range of factors that are associated with negativity towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Conclusions The review outlined the relationship between attitudes towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and demographic, ideological, individual differences, and intergroup factors. This review highlights the need for continued research in this domain to inform appropriate prejudice reduction strategies. KEY POINTS What is already known about this topic: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples face continued adversity, prejudice, and discrimination on their own land. This heightened propensity to be targeted for prejudice is a known social determinant of poorer health and wellbeing. Understanding racial attitudes towards this group is an imperative step in understanding and combating this health disparity. What this topic adds: There is a paucity of academic research exploring negativity towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples The limited quantity of evidence does establish a range of correlates with negative attitudes that can be clustered into four themes – demographic factors, ideological variables, individual differences factors, and intergroup factors. More research is warranted in this domain to further establish a body of evidence on intergroup attitudes towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with a renewed focus needed on prejudice reduction techniques.","PeriodicalId":8871,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Psychology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2022-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46503821","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Predicting men’s intentions to seek help for cancer symptoms: a comparison of the Theory of Planned Behaviour and the Health Belief Model","authors":"J. Fish, I. Prichard, K. Ettridge, E. Grunfeld, Carlene J Wilson","doi":"10.1080/00049530.2022.2039042","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00049530.2022.2039042","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Objective Targeted behavioural interventions are needed to address psychosocial factors leading to slower help-seeking for cancer symptoms among men. This study compared the variance in men’s help-seeking intentions explained by the Theory of Planned Behaviour and Health Belief Model. Method A cross-sectional survey of 127 men was conducted, testing symptom knowledge and theory-derived constructs from the Theory of Planned Behaviour (attitudes, perceived norms, perceived behavioural control) and Health Belief Model (susceptibility, severity, benefits, barriers). The outcome variable was intention to seek help for cancer symptoms. Separate and combined hierarchical regressions tested the relative predictive power of the two models, potential overlap in variance explained, and the most salient constructs within the models. Results Separate regressions (controlling for age and symptom knowledge) showed each model explained 10–12% variance in men’s help-seeking intentions over and above the adjusted variables. The combined regression indicated symptom knowledge, perceived benefits, and perceived behavioural control were significant predictors of men’s intentions (35% total variance explained). Conclusions The Theory of Planned Behaviour and Health Belief Model may not be optimal models for explaining men’s help-seeking intentions for cancer symptoms, however, select constructs are important correlates. Future interventions may usefully target symptom knowledge, health beliefs, and control beliefs.","PeriodicalId":8871,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Psychology","volume":"74 1","pages":"1 - 10"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2022-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41339389","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}