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Chapter: Inoculation theory

My current take on the analogy debate is this: The inoculation analogy is both limiting and flexible enough. Josh Compton After Michael Pfau and I offered what was,…

Chapter: Frustration vaccination? Inoculation theory and digital learning

Digital learning can have adverse side effects, as digital learning processes can reinforce potentially unhealthy learning practices. Fortunately, the medical analogy allows us to consider a remedy: inoculation….

An inoculation theory check-up: Future directions for inoculation theory-based health campaigns

Each new finding about inoculation suggests new considerations for inoculation health strategies. Josh Compton Scholars have called for increased consideration of inoculation-based health campaign strategies to promote healthier…

Advancing applied inoculation theory: Theorizing inoculation’s superiority over conventional post-purchase dissonance reducing strategies

Inoculation messages are superior to supportive messages when used to reinforce the soundness of the purchase made. Bobi Ivanov, Kimberly Parker, & Josh Compton Scholars of communication and…

Use of inoculation to foster resistance to credit card marketing toward college students

Compton, J., & Pfau, M. (2004, May). Use of inoculation to foster resistance to credit card marketing toward college students [paper presentation]. International Communication Association, New Orleans, LA, United States.