The effects of SNS communication: How expressing and receiving information predict MERS-preventive behavioral intentions in South Korea

Computers in Human Behavior

Volumn 62, Issue , 2016, Pages 34-43

  Yoo, Woohyun ^a   Choi, Doo Hun ^b   Park, Keeho ^c  

^a Dongguk University   (South Korea)

^b Sungkyunkwan University   (South Korea)

^c National Cancer Center   (South Korea)

Author keywords

MERS; Perceived threat; Preventive behavioral intentions; Self efficacy; SNS; SNS communication

Indexed keywords

DISEASES; PUBLIC HEALTH; TIN;

BEHAVIORAL INTENTION; EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASE; INFECTIOUS DISEASE; MERS; PERCEIVED THREAT; SELF EFFICACY; THEORETICAL EXPRESSION; USE SOCIAL NETWORKS;

SOCIAL NETWORKING (ONLINE);

EID: 84962019155     PISSN: 07475632     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.chb.2016.03.058     Document Type: Article

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