State-Outcome Consistency in Smoking Relapse Crises: A Reversal Theory Approach.

Potocky, Miriam; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ428215

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Publication Date: 1991

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State-Outcome Consistency in Smoking Relapse Crises: A Reversal Theory Approach.

Potocky, Miriam; And Others

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, v59 n2 p351-53 Apr 1991

Compared 2 relapse crises from each of 49 ex-smokers using reversal theory constructs. Maintaining abstinence in both crises was consistently associated with being in serious-minded (telic) and conformist states. Smoking in both crises was consistently associated with being in playful (paratelic) or negativistic states. Findings suggest that coping strategies should be state tailored for optimal effectiveness. (Author/NB)

Descriptors: Coping, Smoking, Theories

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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