Clusters of precontemplating smokers defined by the perception of the pros, cons, and self-efficacy
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Cluster analysis has been used to identify subtypes within smokers with low willingness to change. It was established that clusters of precontemplating smokers are predictive of changes in intention to stop smoking and cessation attempts.
Publication Name: Addictive Behaviors
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0306-4603
Year: 2000
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Subtypes within a sample of precontemplating smokers: a preliminary extension of the stages of change
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The effect of intervention aimed at changing smoking behavior is determined by several factors. The effectiveness of intervention for smokers in precontemplation stage is lower than for smokers in the contemplation and preparation stages. The goal of intervention in precontemplating smokers is a positive stage transition and not a smoking cessation. The study shows that the effectiveness of an intervention is partly determined by the motivational stage that the smoker is in.
Publication Name: Addictive Behaviors
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0306-4603
Year: 1997
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Smokers in four stages of readiness to change
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A study on smoking cessation interventions was conducted to investigate a stage model that categorizes smokers into four groups with increasing readiness to change, which includes immotives, precontemplators, contemplators and preparers. Anticipated positive and negative outcomes of quitting, perceived self-efficacy and smoking behavior were assessed and follow-up measurements were done three and 14 months after. Results showed that smokers in the four stages differed from each other on the factors pertaining to the positive outcomes and perceived self-efficacy.
Publication Name: Addictive Behaviors
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0306-4603
Year: 1998
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