Children's Salient Beliefs about Smoking and Their Conceptions of Significant Others' Attitudes towards Them Smoking
Abstract
Literature on smoking among pre-adolescents is reviewed. A psychosocial model of behaviour developed by Fishbein is applied to describe characteristics of the smoking habit. Sixty-four subjects randomly selected were interviewed to elicit their salient beliefs about smoking; social referents who might influence them should they smoke; and activities in which they are involved most frequently in their spare time. Results are presented and are found to be consistent with findings from other studies.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Smoking Behavior and Cessation
Behavioral Health and Interventions
Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 147–160
- Publication date
- 26 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter