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Predictors of Smoking and Smokeless Tobacco Use in College Students: A Preliminary Study Using Web-Based Survey Methodology

Morrell, Holly E. R., Cohen, Lee M., Bacchi, Donna, West, Joel·2005·Journal of American College Health

Abstract

Cigarette smoking and smokeless tobacco (SLT) use are associated with numerous health hazards and economic costs, and rates of tobacco use have recently increased among young adults. In this study, the authors compared predictors of smoking and SLT use among college students (N = 21,410) from 13 Texas universities using a Web-based survey. Results revealed that sex, belonging to a fraternity or sorority, participation in intercollegiate sports, peer influences, and ethnicity predicted smoking and SLT use. Although common factors predicted both lifetime and current smoking and SLT use, patterns of prediction differed across dependent variables. The authors discuss implications for developing tobacco prevention programs targeting specific risk factors salient to the young adult population.

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  • Students were more likely to be current smokers or lifetime SLT users if they belonged to a fraternity or a sorority.

    “In particular, students were more likely to be current smokers or lifetime SLT users if they belonged to a fraternity or a sorority.”

    From The Influence of Fraternity and Sorority Involvement: A Critical Analysis of Research (1996–2013) (2014) · cites this paper as Morrell, Cohen, Bacchi, and West (2005)

  • Morrell, Cohen, Bacchi, and West (2005) found that membership in a fraternal organization and participation in intercollegiate sports predicted tobacco use among college students.

    “Results showed membership in a fraternal organization and participation in intercollegiate sports predicted tobacco use.”

    From The Influence of Fraternity and Sorority Involvement: A Critical Analysis of Research (1996–2013) (2014) · cites this paper as Morrell, Cohen, Bacchi, and West (2005)

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Authors
Morrell, H. E. R., Cohen, L. M., Bacchi, D., & West, J.
Affiliations
Texas Tech University (US)
Venue
Journal of American College Health
Published
2005-09
Volume
54
Issue
2
Pages
108-115
ISSN
  • 0164-4300 (ISSN-L)
  • 0744-8481
  • 1940-3208
OpenAlex
W2067319468
Cited by
91
References
19
Citations by year
2024: 1 · 2023: 1 · 2022: 2 · 2021: 2 · 2020: 3 · 2019: 2 · 2018: 3 · 2017: 5 · 2016: 4 · 2015: 5 · 2014: 8 · 2013: 10 · 2012: 4
FWCI
3.17
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of American College Health (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Smoking Behavior and Cessation
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Speech and Hearing › School Health and Nursing Education
Keywords
cigarette smoking, smokeless tobacco, university students, young adults, sex differences, college athletics, peer influence, ethnicity, tobacco prevention programs
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Data Collection, Female, Humans, Male, Smoking, Students, Texas, Tobacco, Smokeless, Universities, Internet

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