A planning intervention to quit smoking in single-smoking couples: does partner involvement improve effectiveness?
Anne H Buitenhuis1, Marrit A Tuinman1, Mariët Hagedoorn1
1Department of Health Psychology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.
Psychology & Health
|December 28, 2019
Summary
Dyadic planning involving a partner did not improve smoking cessation rates compared to individual planning. However, couple involvement and daily monitoring during quit attempts may enhance future interventions for smokers.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Psychology
- Public Health
- Addiction Research
Background:
- Implementation intentions, or if-then plans, are effective in smoking cessation.
- This study investigated dyadic planning (with a non-smoking partner) versus individual planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the effectiveness of dyadic planning against individual planning for smoking cessation.
- To assess the impact on smoking abstinence, cigarette consumption, and relationship satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- A longitudinal, single-blind randomized controlled trial with 176 couples.
- Participants completed baseline and 3-month follow-up questionnaires.
- Daily diary measurements were taken for three weeks during the quit attempt.
Main Results:
- Both dyadic and individual planning groups achieved similar smoking abstinence rates (33% vs. 30%).
- A significant reduction (nearly 50%) in the number of cigarettes smoked was observed in both groups.
- Relationship satisfaction showed minimal decline in both intervention arms.
Conclusions:
- Involving a non-smoking partner in planning did not enhance smoking cessation effectiveness.
- Couple participation and daily monitoring are potentially valuable components for future smoking cessation interventions.
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