Challenging Resistance to Uncomfortable Messages: Obesity Communication Research

Johanna Fawkes; Ralph Tench

Abstract

Communication on health issues often founders on the avoidance or denial of key messages by intended recipients. This paper explores the development and application of a research methodology combining elements of Pierre BourdieuÃ¢Â€Â™s work on the unconscious nature of practice with Gerhard Maletzke'Â€Â™s psychological model of communication.This novel approach was used to evaluate an anti-obesity campaign in Sheffield, UK during 2010-11 which targeted key gatekeepers in the message chain; their responses generate useful insights into resistance to uncomfortable communication.

Original language	English
Pages	422
Number of pages	1
Publication status	Published - 2013
Event	International Communication Association (ICA) Annual Conference 2013 - London, UK, United Kingdom Duration: 17 Jun 2013 → 21 Jun 2013

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Conference	International Communication Association (ICA) Annual Conference 2013
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Period	17/06/13 → 21/06/13

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