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Habit control expectancy for drinking, smoking, and eating

H G Schneider1, M N Busch

  • 1Department of Psychology, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28607, USA.

Addictive Behaviors
|October 13, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Habit-specific locus of control measures better predict addiction and substance use than general measures. These tailored scales offer greater utility for addiction research and interventions targeting smoking and eating behaviors.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Behavioral Science
  • Health Psychology

Background:

  • Locus of control (LOC) influences behavior, but general measures may not capture specific habit expectancies.
  • Understanding cognitive expectancies is crucial for substance use and addiction research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the predictive utility of habit-specific LOC measures against a general LOC measure for substance use.
  • To evaluate the relationship between cognitive expectancies and addiction severity in drinking, smoking, and eating behaviors.

Main Methods:

  • Administered habit-specific LOC scales for drinking, smoking, and eating, alongside Rotter's general LOC scale.
  • Assessed measures of substance use, tolerance, risk, and addiction severity.
  • Analyzed correlations between LOC measures and behavioral indices.

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Main Results:

  • Individuals reporting addiction were significantly more external on habit-specific LOC measures for smoking and eating.
  • Habit-specific scales showed stronger covariation with use, tolerance, and risk compared to the general LOC scale.
  • Eating-specific scales differentiated individuals based on a history of being overweight.

Conclusions:

  • Habit-specific LOC measures demonstrate greater relevance and predictive power for substance use and addiction indices than general LOC measures.
  • These specialized scales hold significant potential for enhancing addiction research and informing targeted interventions.