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Thomas Geist1, Kate Goldberg1, Keith B Burt1
1Department of Psychological Science, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont, USA.
The Smoker Self-Stigma Questionnaire (SSSQ) is a new, validated tool to measure smoking stigma. It helps researchers understand the impact of anti-smoking policies on smokers.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Growing concern over the stigmatizing effects of smoking cessation policies.
- Lack of psychometrically validated tools to assess smoking stigma.
Purpose of the Study:
- Develop and evaluate the Smoker Self-Stigma Questionnaire (SSSQ).
- Provide a psychometrically sound measure for studying smoking stigma.
Main Methods:
- Developed a 45-item pool, vetted by tobacco experts.
- Conducted confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) on 592 smokers.
- Distilled to an 18-item, three-factor instrument and cross-validated.
Main Results:
- The 18-item SSSQ demonstrated excellent fit indices and significant factor loadings.
- Subscale scores predicted nicotine dependence and motivation to quit.
- Provided convergent and discriminant validity for the SSSQ.
Conclusions:
- The SSSQ addresses a critical research gap in measuring smoking stigma.
- It is theoretically driven and rigorously validated, unlike previous measures.
- Offers a reliable tool for investigating the causes and effects of smoking self-stigma.
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