Title
Stages of acquisition and cessation for adolescent smoking: An empirical integration
Document Type
Article
Date of Original Version
5-1-1998
Abstract
Adolescent cigarette smoking acquisition and cessation were integrated into a single nine-stages-of-change continuum using the transtheoretical model of change framework. Findings in a high school student sample (n > 700) showed that a few of the never smokers were planning to try smoking, and half of the current smokers were contemplating quitting. More than half of former smokers were long-term quitters. The high pros of smoking scores assessing coping benefits of cigarettes were related to smoking acquisition and the high con (disadvantages) scores to long-term abstinence. Never smokers were most tempted to try smoking when they anticipated that smoking would help reduce negative and increase positive mood. Current and former smokers were tempted due to peer cigarette offers and negative mood. These temptations were significantly reduced among ex-smokers.
Publication Title, e.g., Journal
Addictive Behaviors
Volume
23
Issue
3
Citation/Publisher Attribution
Pallonen, Unto E., James O. Prochaska, Wayne F. Velicer, Alexander V. Prokhorov, and Nelson F. Smith. "Stages of acquisition and cessation for adolescent smoking: An empirical integration." Addictive Behaviors 23, 3 (1998): 303-324. doi: 10.1016/S0306-4603(97)00074-9.