Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Semester of Degree Completion
1994
Thesis Director
Linda Leal
Abstract
Subjects were 61 volunteer college women and men randomly assigned to one of three conditions: condition A= viewed video presenting factual information about Premenstrual Syndrome presented by female; condition B= viewed video with identical dialogue, except presented by a male; condition C= control group. Pre and post measures were taken at a ten day interval and a presenter evaluation form was completed by subjects in conditions A and B after viewing the video.
Results indicate the following: First, participants who viewed an instructional video on PMS gained more educational information than those participants who did not. Second, Sex of presenter did not appear to influence the amount of information gained. Finally, an increased understanding of PMS did not influence a more positive attitude toward PMS. Suggestions for further investigation on the subject were to increase population size and diversity as well as using other women's health issues as variables.
Recommended Citation
Kirk, Paula J., "Informational and Attitude Changes Toward P.M.S. as a Function of Viewing an Educational Video and Presenter Gender" (1994). Masters Theses. 2060.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/theses/2060
