Journal article
Perceptions of smokers influence nonsmoker attitudes and preferences for interactions
Journal of applied social psychology, Vol.43(4), pp.823-833
04/01/2013
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/105262
PMCID: PMC3668795
PMID: 23734065
Abstract
In two studies, we examined nonsmokers’ perceptions of smokers and consequences of the perceptions. In Study 1, smokers answered questions about their sense of self, dependence on smoking, and motivation to quit. Nonsmokers answered questions about their perceptions of these characteristics. Differences between smokers’ self-descriptions and nonsmokers’ perceptions were observed. Study 2 asked nonsmokers to judge two types of smokers for which the descriptions were based on Study 1 findings. Results showed that nonsmokers held a more negative attitude about and were less willing to engage in different close relationships with the smoker who was described in terms of nonsmokers’ perceptions rather than smokers’ reports. Attitude mediated the relationship between type of smoker and willingness to date a smoker.
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- Title
- Perceptions of smokers influence nonsmoker attitudes and preferences for interactions
- Creators
- Amanda J Dillard - Grand Valley State UniversityRenee E Magnan - University of New MexicoAmber R Köblitz - North Dakota State UniversityKevin D McCaul - North Dakota State University
- Publication Details
- Journal of applied social psychology, Vol.43(4), pp.823-833
- Academic Unit
- Psychology, Department of
- Grant note
- K05 CA092633 || CA / National Cancer Institute : NCI R21 CA098962 || CA / National Cancer Institute : NCI
- Identifiers
- 99900547068201842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article