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Taking risks with health

J H Kerr, E Frank-Ragan, R I Brown

    Patient Education and Counseling
    |December 1, 1993
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This study explores paradoxical behavior, such as dangerous sports and risky sexual practices, using reversal theory. Understanding these self-destructive actions is crucial for clinical practice and health.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Behavioral Science

    Background:

    • Some human behaviors lack obvious biological purpose and appear self-destructive.
    • Understanding the motivations behind these behaviors is critical for health and well-being.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine paradoxical behavior through the lens of reversal theory.
    • To explore specific examples including dangerous sports, risky gay sex, and eating disorders.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized reversal theory as a conceptual framework.
    • Focused on analyzing three distinct types of paradoxical behavior.

    Main Results:

    • Reversal theory offers valuable explanations for engagement in health-damaging activities.
    • Identified specific behaviors like extreme sports, risky sexual practices, and eating disorders as paradoxical.

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    Conclusions:

    • Reversal theory provides insights into the motivations behind self-destructive behaviors.
    • Understanding these motivations is important for professionals in clinical practice.