Studies on the use of fear appeals: A summary and analysis

Effects of fear-arousing communications.

1953 • 875 citations

The relationship between coping and avoiding behavior and response to fear-arousing propaganda.

1959 • 145 citations

The interest value and relevance of fear arousing communications.

1960 • 127 citations

Personality Differences Associated with Responsiveness to Fear-Arousing Communications1

1954 • 122 citations

Some Consequences of Proximity to a Disease Threat

1956 • 41 citations

The Influence of Threat Appeals on Selective Learning of the Content of a Persuasive Communication

1954 • 30 citations

The Impact of Health News on Attitudes and Behavior

1956 • 28 citations

Attitude modification and anxiety reduction.

1955 • 23 citations

Variables governing the willingness to receive communications on mental health1

1959 • 21 citations