Self-Help Books and Amount of Therapist Contact in Smoking Cessation Programs.

Glasgow, Russell E.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ252037

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Publication Date: 1981-Oct

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Self-Help Books and Amount of Therapist Contact in Smoking Cessation Programs.

Glasgow, Russell E.; And Others

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, v49 n5 p659-67 Oct 1981

Evaluated two self-help behavior therapy books for stopping smoking against a minimal treatment program. Results indicated under self-administered conditions, the minimal treatment program was as effective as the behavior therapy books. On the self-report measures, therapist contact was associated with improved treatment outcome for the behavior therapy programs. (Author)

Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Bibliotherapy, Comparative Analysis, Counseling Effectiveness, Counselor Client Relationship, Program Evaluation, Self Help Programs, Smoking

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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