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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-csu12460349702021-08-03T05:35:01Z Growth Mindset as a Predictor of Smoking Cessation Johnson, Vicki D. Health Education Nursing smoking cessation self-theories motivation health behavior change cigarette smoking mindset logistic regression motivation to quit motivation to stop smoking This study examines motivations to quit smoking within the theoretical context of self-theories (Dweck, 2000). It investigates whether self-theories play a significant predictive role in motivating adults to quit smoking. A convenience sample of 197 adult current smokers and ex-smokers in northeast Ohio completed on line or paper versions of the Smoking Questionnaire, an instrument which included the 6-item Fagerstrom Test of Nicotine Dependence, 3- items from the Self-Theory of Intelligence Self-Form for Adults, and 23 items constructed by the researcher. Descriptive analyses indicate that the sample was 66% female, 77% white, 83% college educated, and of varied ages and incomes. Stepwise logistic regression analyses reveal 4 predictors of smoking cessation success: self-theory of smoking, the presence of other smokers in the household, annual household income, and strength of intention (motivation) to stop smoking. Logistic regression analyses also indicate that self-theory of smoking and perceived helpfulness of nicotine replacement therapy are statistically significantly predictive of strength of intention (motivation) to stop smoking. Self-theory of intelligence was not a significant predictor of smoking cessation motivation or behavior. Data indicate that self-theory of smoking and self-theory of intelligence are independent and domain specific in this sample. This research indicates that self-theories play a significant role in smoking cessation and that self-theories of smoking are as potent as nicotine replacement therapy in motivating individuals to stop smoking. This research has important implications for cessation program planners and health educators and many implications for additional research on the role of self-theories in health behavior change. 2009-07-16 English text Cleveland State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=csu1246034970 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=csu1246034970 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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language English
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topic Health Education
Nursing
smoking cessation
self-theories
motivation
health behavior change
cigarette smoking
mindset
logistic regression
motivation to quit
motivation to stop smoking
spellingShingle Health Education
Nursing
smoking cessation
self-theories
motivation
health behavior change
cigarette smoking
mindset
logistic regression
motivation to quit
motivation to stop smoking
Johnson, Vicki D.
Growth Mindset as a Predictor of Smoking Cessation
author Johnson, Vicki D.
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title Growth Mindset as a Predictor of Smoking Cessation
title_short Growth Mindset as a Predictor of Smoking Cessation
title_full Growth Mindset as a Predictor of Smoking Cessation
title_fullStr Growth Mindset as a Predictor of Smoking Cessation
title_full_unstemmed Growth Mindset as a Predictor of Smoking Cessation
title_sort growth mindset as a predictor of smoking cessation
publisher Cleveland State University / OhioLINK
publishDate 2009
url http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=csu1246034970
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