Unrealistic optimism, sex, and risk perception of type 2 diabetes onset: Implications for education programs

Wanda Reyes-Velazquez, Claudia Sealey-Potts

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Abstract

This study examined links among unrealistic optimism, sex, and risk perception of type 2 diabetes onset in college students. Participants included 660 college students who consented to complete a questionnaire. The results showed significant differences between students who perceived that they were at risk for type 2 diabetes onset and those who thought their peers were the ones at risk. A higher prevalence of participants thought their peers were the ones at risk for type 2 diabetes. Women were more likely than men to report a higher risk perception, indicating that their peers were at lower risk for diabetes onset.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)5-9
Number of pages5
JournalDiabetes Spectrum
Volume28
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2015
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Internal Medicine
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

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