The Influence of Self-Esteem, Parental Smoking, and Living in a Tobacco Production Region on Adolescent Smoking Behavior.

Murphy, Nancy Twitchell; Price, Cynthia J.

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ERIC Number: EJ394416

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1988

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The Influence of Self-Esteem, Parental Smoking, and Living in a Tobacco Production Region on Adolescent Smoking Behavior.

Murphy, Nancy Twitchell; Price, Cynthia J.

Journal of School Health, v58 n1 p401-05 Dec 1988

Eighth-graders' (N=1,513) responses to a smoking questionnaire and a self-esteem scale revealed that 15 percent currently smoked, with another 17 percent intending to smoke. Self-esteem and parental smoking behavior significantly influenced students' smoking behavior, as did family involvement in the tobacco industry. (Author/CB)

Descriptors: Adolescent Behavior, Adolescents, Junior High Schools, Parent Influence, Regional Characteristics, Self Esteem, Smoking, Student Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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