Title
A fine-grained analysis of the role of self-efficacy in self-initiated attempts to quit smoking
UMMS Affiliation
Department of Psychiatry
Publication Date
1990-6
Document Type
Article
Subjects
Adaptation, Psychological; Adolescent; Adult; Female; Humans; Internal-External Control; Male; *Motivation; *Self Concept; Smoking
Disciplines
Behavioral Disciplines and Activities | Mental and Social Health | Psychiatric and Mental Health | Psychiatry and Psychology | Psychology | Substance Abuse and Addiction
Abstract
The relation between self-efficacy ratings and smoking behavior was explored among 36 people who were trying to quit smoking on their own. Self-efficacy was predictive of smoking outcome, but there was considerable intersubject variability in the strength of the relation between efficacy and smoking behavior. Both efficacy and previous smoking behavior predicted smoking outcome equally well, however.
DOI of Published Version
10.1037/0022-006X.58.3.317
Source
J Consult Clin Psychol. 1990 Jun;58(3):317-22. doi: 10.1037/0022-006X.58.3.317
Journal/Book/Conference Title
Journal of consulting and clinical psychology
Related Resources
Repository Citation
Garcia, Manual E.; Schmitz, Joy M.; and Doerfler, Leonard A., "A fine-grained analysis of the role of self-efficacy in self-initiated attempts to quit smoking" (1990). Systems and Psychosocial Advances Research Center Publications and Presentations. 591.
https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/psych_cmhsr/591
Comments
At the time of publication, Leonard Doerfler was not yet affiliated with the University of Massachusetts Medical School.