TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2010//
TI  - Health risk perception, optimistic bias, and personal satisfaction
JO  - American journal of health behavior
A1  - Bränström, Richard
A1  - Brandberg, Yvonne
SP  - 197
EP  - 205
VL  - 34
IS  - 2
N2  - Objectives: To examine change in risk perception and optimistic bias concerning behavior-linked health threats and environmental health threats between adolescence and young adulthood and how these factors related to personal satisfaction. Methods: In 1996 and 2002, 1624 adolescents responded to a mailed questionnaire. Results: Adolescents showed strong positive optimistic bias concerning behaviorlinked risks, and this optimistic bias increased with age. Increase in optimistic bias over time predicted increase in personal satisfaction. Conclusions: The capacity to process and perceive potential threats in a positive manner might be a valuable human ability positively influencing personal satisfaction and well-being.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1087-3244
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -