Tanning Stories: Truth and Consequences: A Narrative Examination of Indoor Tanning
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-ohiou14050132232021-08-03T06:25:46Z Tanning Stories: Truth and Consequences: A Narrative Examination of Indoor Tanning Crooks, Vicki L. Communication Health Indoor tanning stories Health narratives of tanning and melanoma Narratives and anti-tanning advocacy narratives and identity Indoor tanning is a 5 billion dollar a year industry. The individuals and organizations who are a part of the indoor tanning industry promote indoor tanning as a healthy natural activity. However, in the medical community, indoor tanning is recognized as dangerous, a leading cause of melanoma and other skin cancers. These conflicting organizational narratives are part of a larger national conversation regarding the practice of indoor tanning. Both sides in these debates seek to inform and influence public policy and personal behaviors. This is an examination of tanning stories, from the meta-level organizational narratives, to the meso-level narratives of influential individuals and political advocates, and the micro-level narratives of tanners who became melanoma patients.Melanoma rates are rising and so are the number of cases diagnosed in young women who have a history of indoor tanning. Using physician and patient interviews, I examine the use of narratives at every level, to support or change beliefs about the benefits and dangers of indoor tanning, to impact legislation, and to influence behavioral choices. Using patient stories, it is possible to consider the role of narratives in health decisions and rationalizations. Ultimately, it is apparent that positive applications of narrative in medicine support relational processes, and becomes a means to identity change. 2014-09-23 English text Ohio University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1405013223 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1405013223 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws. |
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Tanning Stories: Truth and Consequences: A Narrative Examination of Indoor Tanning |
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