Believability and Attitudes toward Alcohol Warning Label Information: The Role of Persuasive Communications Theory

Authors

J. Craig Andrews, Marquette UniversityFollow
Richard G. Netemeyer, University of Virginia - Main CampusFollow
Srinivas Durvasula, Marquette UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Publication Date

1990

Source Publication

Journal of Public Policy & Marketing

Source ISSN

0743-9156

Abstract

Based on tenets of persuasive communications theory, five recently proposed alcohol warning labels are examined for their differential impact on label believability and attitudes. While all warnings are rated as believable, the ones regarding birth defects and driving impairment are perceived to be significantly more believable than the others. In addition, persons with more favorable attitudes toward alcohol consumption tend to disbelieve specific instance hazards (e.g., birth defects, driving impairment and drug combination warnings), while disliking longterm risks of alcohol consumption and abuse (e.g., hypertension, liver disease, cancer and addiction warnings). Implications for public policy and researchers are discussed.

Comments

Published version. Journal of Public Policy & Marketing, Vol. 9 (1990): 1-15. Permalink. © 1990 American Marketing Association. Used with permission.

Recommended Citation

Andrews, J. Craig; Netemeyer, Richard G.; and Durvasula, Srinivas, "Believability and Attitudes toward Alcohol Warning Label Information: The Role of Persuasive Communications Theory" (1990). Marketing Faculty Research and Publications. 166.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/market_fac/166