Cancer information overload: Discriminant validity and relationship to sun safe behaviors

Jensen, Jakob D.; Pokharel, Manusheela; Carcioppolo, Nick; Upshaw, Sean J.; John, Kevin K.; Katz, Rachael A.

doi:10.1016/j.pec.2019.08.039

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“…However, corresponding to previous studies [ 7 , 8 , 9 , 14 , 18 , 22 ], variables regarding cognitive capacity were significant predictors of information overload. While both information ability and current knowledge were negatively associated with information overload, the effect size for information ability was far greater than that for current knowledge.…”

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confidence: 49%

“…With the development of online communication channels and the substantial amount of health information available as a result, the phenomenon of information overload has received significant attention from researchers and practitioners in the field of public health and health communication [ 10 , 13 ]. Specifically, information overload refers to the state of feeling overwhelmed by the amount of information presented, such that it is too much process [ 4 , 14 ]. Information overload is cultivated by exposure to information from diverse mediated channels and personal sources (e.g., healthcare providers, everyday conversations with other people) [ 4 ], and it is aggravated when information arrives from multiple formats and channels [ 15 ].…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In addition, people who have lower health literacy or confidence in health information seeking express greater information overload [ 7 , 8 , 9 , 18 ]. Information overload is negatively related to the level of relevant knowledge about an issue, such as that of sun-safe protection [ 14 ] and anticoagulants [ 22 ]. These studies support that an individual’s capacity for information gathering, processing, and understanding is highly associated with the occurrence of information overload.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…According to Swar, Hameed, and Reychav [ 24 ], information overload has an impact on psychological health, including negative affect, depressive symptoms, anxiety, and anger, all of which mediate its negative impacts on an individual’s intention to search online health information. As such, studies have provided evidence on the impact of information overload on information search behavior, particularly regarding information avoidance [ 2 , 3 , 14 , 25 ]. According to Chae [ 2 ], information avoidance is not just the opposite of information seeking but is a deliberate response to the information provided to reduce (a) uncertainty and distress, (b) conflicts with previous knowledge, and (c) cognitive efforts to understand and interpret.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Studies have shown that information overload is negatively related to the performance of health behaviors and behavioral intentions. For example, those who perceive higher information overload are less likely to perform regular medical checkups and cancer screening, such as colonoscopy and mammography [ 25 , 29 ] and less willing to engage in cancer prevention behaviors (e.g., sunscreen use, not tanning) [ 5 , 14 ]. In addition, information overload negatively influences healthy lifestyle behaviors, such as the consumption of fruits and vegetables and regular exercise [ 5 ].…”

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Antecedents and Consequences of Information Overload in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Hong

Kim

2020

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The global outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in 2020 has significantly affected the information environment as well as the daily life of individuals across the world, with information about COVID-19 dominating all media channels. The information provided at the time of a health crisis like COVID-19 is critical in helping people learn about the disease and the recommendations to prevent infection. However, studies have shown that when people are overwhelmed by too much information (referred to as ‘information overload’), this leads to adverse effects. This study examined the antecedents and consequences of information overload in the context of COVID-19. A survey was conducted among 627 residents in Seoul, South Korea, one of the earliest affected countries in the global outbreak. The results showed that cognitive capacity and the frequency of online news use and interpersonal communication were significant predictors of information overload. Information overload influenced how information is processed; it was associated with the tendency toward greater heuristic processing and less systematic processing. In addition, people were more likely to enact prevention behaviors when the information was processed systematically, as opposed to heuristically. The results are discussed considering both the theoretical and practical implications.

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