The Distortion Effect in Student Perceptions of Smoking Prevalence.

Duryea, Elias J.; Martin, Gary L.

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ERIC Number: EJ243148

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1981-Feb

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The Distortion Effect in Student Perceptions of Smoking Prevalence.

Duryea, Elias J.; Martin, Gary L.

Journal of School Health, v51 n2 p115-118 Feb 1981

The development of the Health Belief Model has been useful in the design of health education programs. The Model establishes a base of information from which actual smoking practices and beliefs can be compared. (JN)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Health Education, Intervention, Peer Influence, School Health Services, Secondary Education, Smoking, Student Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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