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Smoking Consequences Questionnaire--Spanish.

A Cepeda-Benito1, A R Ferrer

  • 1Department of Psychology, Texas A&M University, College Station 77845, USA. acb@tamu.edu

Psychology of Addictive Behaviors : Journal of the Society of Psychologists in Addictive Behaviors
|September 22, 2000
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This study found that positive smoking expectations are linked to nicotine dependence. Women smokers reported higher expectations for weight control and negative-affect reduction compared to men.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Addiction Science
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Smoking cessation is a major public health goal.
  • Understanding the psychological factors influencing smoking behavior is crucial for developing effective interventions.
  • Smoking Consequences Questionnaire--Adult (SCQ-A) is a widely used instrument to assess smoking expectancies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To validate a Spanish version of the Smoking Consequences Questionnaire--Adult (SCQ-A).
  • To examine the relationship between smoking outcome expectancies and nicotine dependence (ND).
  • To investigate gender differences in smoking expectancies after controlling for ND.

Main Methods:

  • A total of 212 Spanish smokers completed the Spanish SCQ-A and a nicotine dependence measure.

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  • Confirmatory factor analysis was used to evaluate the factor structure of the questionnaire.
  • Statistical analyses were performed to assess associations between scales and nicotine dependence, and to examine gender differences.

    • Main Results:

    • The confirmatory factor analysis supported an 8-factor structure for the Spanish SCQ-A, demonstrating good internal consistency.
    • Positive outcome smoking expectancies scales were significantly associated with nicotine dependence scores.
    • Women reported higher expectancies related to weight control, craving reduction, and negative-affect reduction compared to men, even after controlling for ND.

    Conclusions:

    • The Spanish version of the SCQ-A is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing smoking expectancies in Spanish-speaking populations.
    • Smoking outcome expectancies are strongly linked to nicotine dependence.
    • Gender plays a role in specific smoking expectancies, highlighting potential targets for tailored cessation interventions.