The purpose of this study is to
examine effects of variation in exposure frequency to
direct-to-consumer (DTC) prescription drug television ads. We plan
to conduct up to two pretests with 105 individuals each, with
adults who self-identify as having been diagnosed with seasonal
allergies. Following the pretests, we plan to conduct the main
study with 600 adults who self-identify as having been diagnosed
with seasonal allergies. In the pretests and main study,
participants will view a DTC ad for seasonal allergies one, two, or
four times, depending on the experimental condition. The DTC ad
will be embedded in clutter reels and presented as part of 42
minutes of television programming. Combined, the television show
and clutter reels will make up a 60-minute television package.
After viewing the stimuli, participants will complete a
questionnaire that will include measures of perception, memory,
judgments about the ad, intentions to use the medication
advertised, and possible moderators of effects, such as need for
cognition and demographics.
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