Descriptive Norms ≠ Injunctive Norms: A Meta-Analytic Review Across Four Health Contexts

Health Communication · Published 2026-05-23 · DOI 10.1080/10410236.2026.2678927

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Callie Kalny, Nathan Walter, Maria Lapinski, Hillary Shulman, Stefanie Demetriades

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2026

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Kalny, C., Walter, N., Lapinski, M., et al. (2026). Descriptive Norms ≠ Injunctive Norms: A Meta-Analytic Review Across Four Health Contexts. Health Communication. https://doi.org/10.1080/10410236.2026.2678927

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