Journal article
The Effects of Warning Smokers on Perceived Risk, Worry, and Motivation to Quit
Annals of behavioral medicine, Vol.37(1), pp.46-57
02/2009
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/104521
PMID: 19255818
Abstract
Research concerning motives for smoking cessation has focused on beliefs (cognitions) that people have, especially risk perceptions, with less attention directed to worry (negative affect) concerning one’s smoking.We tested a manipulation to encourage smokers to think and worry more about their smoking behavior. We contrasted risk perceptions and worry as predictors of contemplation to quit smoking.Smokers were randomly assigned to two conditions in which they carried personal digital assistants for 2 weeks. When signaled, smokers read smoking consequence statements or daily hassle statements.After 2 weeks, experimental smokers reported greater perceived risk and worry about developing a medical condition compared to control smokers. Both perceived risk and worry independently mediated the relationship between the experimental manipulation and increased contemplation to quit smoking; however, worry was the strongest mediator in a multiple mediation model.Worry may be foremost for motivating smokers to attempt quitting.
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- Title
- The Effects of Warning Smokers on Perceived Risk, Worry, and Motivation to Quit
- Creators
- Renee Magnan - Department of Psychology 1 University of New Mexico MSC03 2220 Albuquerque NM 87131-1161 USAAmber Köblitz - North Dakota State University Fargo ND USADesiree Zielke - North Dakota State University Fargo ND USAKevin McCaul - North Dakota State University Fargo ND USA
- Publication Details
- Annals of behavioral medicine, Vol.37(1), pp.46-57
- Academic Unit
- Psychology, Department of
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag; New York
- Identifiers
- 99900546780001842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article