Warnings: Do They Make a Difference?

Author:

Godfrey Sandra S.1,Rothstein Pamela R.1,Laughery Kenneth R.1

Affiliation:

1. Rice University Houston, Texas

Abstract

Four experiments Were conducted in order to determine Whether Warnings are effective and to identify factors that influence their effectiveness. Warnings were posted on a copy machine, a public telephone, a Water fountain, and two sets of doors. The first two warnings were effective in that most people did not use the copy machine and the telephone when they had the warnings on them. The warning on the water fountain was not effective when a single, small warning was used. When that warning plus a larger, more forceful warning was used, most people did not drink from the fountain. The warnings on the doors were not obeyed when a convenient alternative exit was not available. However, when the warning directed people to a nearby, convenient exit, most of them obeyed it. Warning with a low cost of compliance are apparently more effective. The results indicate that warnings can be effective, but not unless they are well designed in appearance and content.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

General Medicine

Reference4 articles.

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