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¹Department of Epidemiology, College of Public Health, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA.

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Many adolescents and adults engage in sunbathing and artificial UV tanning. Key motivations include social comfort, attractiveness, and aesthetics, suggesting appearance-driven tanning attitudes may be persistent.

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Public Health
Behavioral Science

Background:

Tanning is prevalent among adolescents and adults, with approximately one-third reporting sunbathing.
Artificial UV tanning device use is reported by 20% of adolescents ever and 15% currently.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate adolescent and adult tanning behaviors and attitudes.
To identify the primary motivations behind tanning and artificial UV device use.

Main Methods:

Survey data on tanning habits and reasons for use were collected from adolescents and adults.
Attitudes towards tanning and its perceived benefits were assessed.

Main Results:

Tanning attitudes are similar between adolescents and adults.
Top reasons for tanning include social comfort, improved appearance, and attractiveness.
Aesthetics is the primary driver for artificial UV tanning device use, followed by relaxation, vacation preparation, and base tan acquisition.

Conclusions:

Appearance-driven attitudes significantly influence frequent tanning behaviors in both adolescents and adults.
These deeply held appearance-related beliefs may present challenges for interventions aimed at reducing tanning behaviors.