Abstract Dr. Thomas Cash conducted seminal work on the beliefs and stereotypes related to
attractiveness as well as their impact, and their transmission through cultural and …

Prefaces can serve a variety of functions. We would like this one to speak in somewhat
personal terms about how we came up with the idea for and embarked on the creation of this …

Importance Strong links between indoor tanning behavior and skin cancer have been
demonstrated across several studies. Understanding the complex belief systems that …

The purpose of this survey study was to evaluate a model of body image influences on
indoor tanning behavior. Participants were 823 young adult women recruited from a …

Rates of melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers are on the rise in the USA with data
revealing disproportionate increase in female young adults. The popularity of intentional …

Indoor tanning among US young women is a major public health concern that increases risk
for skin cancer. Many young women engage in indoor tanning despite the risks, and prior …

Deliberate tanning, poor sun protection and sun exposure increase an individual's risk for
skin cancer. Recent evidence suggests that individuals of A sian heritage have lower …

The purpose of this research was to investigate perceptions of risks and benefits associated
with popular risky fashion practices (tanning and wearing stilettos) among young adult …

Background: Rates of melanoma have increased dramatically in the United States over the
past 25 years, and it has become among the most prevalent cancers for young adult women …

Understanding the factors that contribute to sun exposure is vital for skin cancer prevention.
The present study aimed to examine the utility of a new measure for cancer prevention …