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[The relationship between smoking behavior and self-esteem among elementary and junior high school students]
T Kawabata1, S Shimai, N Nishioka
1Faculty of Human Development, Kobe University.
Japanese adolescents who smoked had lower self-esteem in cognitive and general areas but higher in physical competence. Smoking prevention programs should focus on boosting self-esteem.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Health
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Self-esteem is a critical factor in adolescent development.
- Understanding the relationship between self-esteem and smoking behavior is crucial for prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between smoking behavior and self-esteem in Japanese early adolescents.
- To identify specific self-esteem components related to smoking initiation.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 1,486 students (grades 4-9) from nine Japanese prefectures.
- Anonymous, self-administered questionnaires assessed smoking behavior, self-esteem (Harter Perceived Competence Scale), intention to smoke, self-efficacy, and familial/peer smoking.
- Self-esteem was evaluated across cognitive, social, physical, and general domains.
Main Results:
- Ever-smokers exhibited lower cognitive and general competence scores compared to never-smokers, with males showing a higher physical competence score.
- Ever-smokers reported higher rates of smoking among parents, siblings, and friends.
- Ever-smokers demonstrated a greater intention to smoke in the future and lower self-efficacy in refusing peer pressure.
Conclusions:
- Findings align with previous U.S. studies, indicating a link between lower self-esteem and smoking behavior in adolescents.
- Effective smoking prevention strategies for Japanese youth should incorporate interventions aimed at enhancing self-esteem.
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