Adolescents' Reasons for Smoking.

Sarason, Irwin G.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ450854

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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Adolescents' Reasons for Smoking.

Sarason, Irwin G.; And Others

Journal of School Health, v62 n5 p185-90 May 1992

Reports a study of adolescents' motivations for smoking. Survey results indicated that curiosity, social norms, and pressures were the main reasons for beginning smoking and that pleasure, addiction, and desire were the main reasons for continuing; various gender differences surfaced. Suggestions are given for smoking prevention programs. (SM)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Health, Decision Making, Grade 10, Health Behavior, High School Students, High Schools, Smoking, Student Behavior, Student Motivation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Washington

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