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Len-Rios, Maria. "SARS Risk: Impersonal Impact and Optimism" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Communication Association, New Orleans Sheraton, New Orleans, LA, May 27, 2004 <Not Available>. 2009-05-26 <http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p113354_index.html>

Len-Rios, M. E. , 2004-05-27 "SARS Risk: Impersonal Impact and Optimism" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Communication Association, New Orleans Sheraton, New Orleans, LA Online <.PDF>. 2009-05-26 from http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p113354_index.html

Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript Review Method: Peer Reviewed Abstract: This study uses a random-digit dialed telephone survey of U.S. adults (N = 374) in the metro area of a large Midwestern city. It examines the psychological distance assumption of the impersonal impact hypothesis and optimistic bias in the context of SARS risk. Repeated measures ANOVA, t-tests, and multiple regression were used. Results support previous research on risk perceptions—participants perceived they were at less risk for SARS than other individuals. Data also supported the impersonal impact hypothesis, which contends that in the absence of direct experience with a risk, interpersonal communication will affect personal risk judgments and media will affect judgment of others.

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