Dennis Leslie K, Kancherla Vijaya, Snetselaar Linda G
Department of Epidemiology, College of Public Health, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA.
Ped Health. 2009 Dec 1;3(6):565-578. doi: 10.2217/phe.09.55.
Adolescents seem to be obsessed with tanning. One third of both adolescents and adults report sunbathing. On average, about 20% of adolescents report ever-using of artificial UV tanning devices with 15% currently using them. Tanning attitudes appear similar for adolescents and adults. The top three reasons for tanning included beliefs that a tan makes them more comfortable socializing with friends, looks better and is attractive. The top reason for using artificial UV tanning devices is also aesthetics, followed by relaxation. Other reasons for using artificial UV tanning devices include vacation preparation and to gain a protective base. Attitudes related to appearance that result in more frequent tanning may be difficult to change.
青少年似乎痴迷于晒黑。青少年和成年人中有三分之一的人报告有过日光浴经历。平均而言,约20%的青少年报告曾使用过人工紫外线晒黑设备,其中15%的人目前仍在使用。青少年和成年人对晒黑的态度似乎相似。晒黑的三大原因包括:认为晒黑能让他们在与朋友社交时更自在、看起来更好看且有吸引力。使用人工紫外线晒黑设备的首要原因也是出于审美,其次是放松。使用人工紫外线晒黑设备的其他原因包括为度假做准备以及获得一层保护色。与外表相关的、导致更频繁晒黑的态度可能难以改变。