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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
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College Students' Reasons for Using Different E-Cigarette Products: A Mixed Methods Analysis
Luzius, Abbie; Dobbs, Page D.; Jozkowski, Kristen N.
Journal of American College Health, v68 n8 p832-838 2020
Objective: This study examined if college students used particular e-cigarette devices for different reasons. Participants: College students from a large southern university completed an online, close- and open-ended survey. Data were delimited to those 18-25 years of age who had used e-cigarettes (n = 338). Methods: A convergent mixed-methods design was employed by quantifying qualitative responses via an inducting coding method. Next, X[superscript 2] analyses examined relationships between use of different products (i.e., cigalikes, vape pens, eGos, mods) and reasons for using e-cigarettes. Results: Emerging themes representing reasons for trying e-cigarettes included: curiosity, peer pressure, recreation, flavors, better than cigarettes, and to quit/reduce tobacco use. Significant relationships existed between use of cigalikes, (p < 0.01), eGos (p < 0.05), and mods (p < 0.05) and use of e-cigarettes to quitting/reducing tobacco use. Conclusions: Health promotion efforts on college campuses should address curiosity about these products and provide scientifically proven therapy to those seeking to quit tobacco.
Descriptors: College Students, Smoking, Health Behavior, Decision Making, Student Attitudes, Health Promotion, Student Characteristics, Personality Traits, Peer Influence, Recreational Activities, Aesthetics
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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