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| Author: | White, V. M. Wearing, A. J. Hill, D. J. |
| Title: | Is the conflict model of decision making applicable to the decision to be screened for cervical cancer? |
| Journal: | Journal of Behavioral Decision Making
1994 : VOL. 7:1, p. 57-72 |
| Index terms: | DECISION MAKING CONFLICT INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIOUR |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | This study examines aspects of the conflict model of decision making in the context of attending for a screening test for cervical cancer. The ability of decision coping styles to predict screening status was examined. 302 women answered a questionnaire about their beliefs and knowledge of cervical cancer and the Pap smear test. Four screening categories were identified: never screened, not screened in the last two years (overdue), screened in last two years and initiated the test, and screened in last two years and recruited to have the test. Differences in the decision processes of these groups were examined. Women who were overdue for their Pap test showed greater decisional conflict and were more likely to adopt a defensive avoidance coping pattern than those who had been screened in the last two years. |
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