Assessment of the Impact of Monetary Incentives upon Smoking Behavior.

Kassaye, W. Wossen

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ERIC Number: EJ305140

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1984

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Assessment of the Impact of Monetary Incentives upon Smoking Behavior.

Kassaye, W. Wossen

Journal of Drug Education, v14 n2 p109-18 1984

Evaluated the effect of monetary incentives on cigarette smoking in 120 college students. Results indicated that monetary incentive was generally effective in reducing smoking. Incentives offered to a group (sorority and fraternity) were more effective among females, while individual incentives were more effective with men. (JAC)

Descriptors: Behavior Change, Change Strategies, College Students, Compensation (Remuneration), Group Behavior, Higher Education, Incentives, Peer Influence, Program Effectiveness, Sex Differences, Smoking

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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