The attitude/behavior discrepancy as a methodological artifact: comment on 'sexually active adolescents and condoms'

Criticizes the methodology of a questionnaire-based study that found a discrepancy between the beliefs of sexually active adolescents about condoms and their use of condoms. Discusses six methodological problems in the study to demonstrate how the overly simplified treatment of complex behavior can...

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of public health (1971) 1990-10, Vol.80 (10), p.1174-1179
1. Verfasser:	Nickerson, C A
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Adolescent Behavior Attitude Measures Biological and medical sciences Condoms Contraceptive Devices, Male - statistics & numerical data Female Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Humans Male Medical sciences Public health. Hygiene Public health. Hygiene-occupational medicine Questionnaires Research Methodology Research Problems Research Reports Sexually Transmitted Diseases - prevention & control Social Science Research
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Zusammenfassung:	Criticizes the methodology of a questionnaire-based study that found a discrepancy between the beliefs of sexually active adolescents about condoms and their use of condoms. Discusses six methodological problems in the study to demonstrate how the overly simplified treatment of complex behavior can lead to invalid conclusions. (FMW)
ISSN:	0090-0036 1541-0048
DOI:	10.2105/AJPH.80.10.1174