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Brian Sternthal

C.Samuel Craig

This article provides a review and analysis of fear appeals, examines their effect on consumer behavior, and discusses methodological considerations in fear research. Emphasis is given to identifying gaps in our knowledge and understanding of how fear appeals work.
Date Published: 1974
Citations: Sternthal, Brian, C.Samuel Craig. 1974. Fear appeals: Revisited and revised. Journal of Consumer Research. (3)22-34.