Abstract
Advances in computer technology have made it possible to customize communication, including health-education materials, to the specific needs and interests of any individual. Studies show that individually tailored health-education materials are more effective than generic materials in promoting changes in a variety of health-related behaviors. Theory and research in information processing provide an explanation for why such materials are effective. This article discusses current research on how individuals process tailored health information, and discusses directions for future research in this area.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 206-209 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Current Directions in Psychological Science |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Dec 2001 |
Keywords
- Health communication
- Health education
- Health psychology
- Information processing
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