Knowledge and Attitudes of Parents Who Smoke about the Smoking Behavior of Their Children.

Stacy, Richard D.; McIlvain, Helen E.

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ERIC Number: EJ495934

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Publication Date: 1994

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Knowledge and Attitudes of Parents Who Smoke about the Smoking Behavior of Their Children.

Stacy, Richard D.; McIlvain, Helen E.

Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, v40 n1 p103-14 Fall 1994

Parents who smoke possess an adequate level of knowledge about smoking but still lack sufficient knowledge in crucial areas. Parents (n=60) expressed positive attitudes about their children and smoking and acknowledged their powerlessness to prevent their children from smoking. Discusses the study's limitations and offers recommendations. (RJM)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Grade 6, Intervention, Knowledge Level, Parent Attitudes, Parent Child Relationship, Parent Education, Prevention, Smoking, Tobacco

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Nebraska (Omaha)

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