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Cigarette smoking in social interaction.

R R Clark

    The International Journal of the Addictions
    |February 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Smokers tend to light up during social interactions when they are less engaged. This behavior suggests smoking may be a momentary self-involvement, conflicting with active social participation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Behavioral Science
    • Social Psychology
    • Addiction Studies

    Background:

    • Cigarette smoking is a prevalent social behavior with complex triggers.
    • Understanding the situational context of smoking is crucial for intervention strategies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between social interaction dynamics and smoking behavior.
    • To identify specific points in social interactions where smoking occurs.

    Main Methods:

    • Field observations of 91 smokers across 117 social settings.
    • Settings varied in intimacy and participant physical activity levels.
    • Observation reliability ensured through independent observers and video rating.

    Main Results:

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    • Smoking behavior predominantly occurred during moments of lower participant involvement.
    • Smokers were observed to be relatively passive during smoking instances.
    • A correlation was found between smoking and points of reduced social engagement.

    Conclusions:

    • Smoking in social contexts may serve as a form of self-involvement.
    • This self-involvement appears momentarily incompatible with active social participation.
    • Findings suggest smoking can be a coping mechanism during social situations.