This entry examines the classic theory of resistance to influence – inoculation theory – in a health context. It provides a basic overview of the theory and descriptions of how inoculation theory has been used to study such health-related issues as underage alcohol and smoking prevention, vaccine acceptance, and nutrition.

Compton, J. (2022). Inoculation theory. In E. Ho, C. Bylund, & J. van Weert (Eds.), The International Encyclopedia of Health Communication. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119678816.iehc0660