Journal article
Implementation Intentions to Reduce Smoking: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Nicotine & tobacco research, v 23(7), pp 1085-1093
08 Jun 2021
PMID: 33220048
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Abstract
Implementation intentions are a goal-setting technique in which an individual commits to perform a particular behavior when a specific context arises. Recently, researchers have begun studying how implementation intention (II) interventions can facilitate antismoking efforts. The current systematic review synthesized results of experimental studies that tested the effect of an II intervention on smoking cognitions and behavior. Of 29 reviewed articles, 11 studies met inclusion criteria. Nine studies (81.8%) tested an II intervention as a cessation tool for current smokers, whereas two tested II interventions as a tool to prevent smoking among predominantly nonsmoking adolescents. A majority of the studies (66.7%) testing II interventions as a cessation tool reported a positive effect on cessation at long-term follow-up. Of the two studies testing II interventions as a tool for prevention, one study found a positive effect on long-term follow-up. Methodology varied between the studies, highlighting the discrepancies between what researchers consider "implementation intentions" to be. II interventions are a promising tool for antismoking efforts, but more research is necessary to determine the best methodology and the populations for whom this intervention will be most effective.
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- Title
- Implementation Intentions to Reduce Smoking: A Systematic Review of the Literature
- Creators
- Charlotte J. Hagerman - George Washington UniversityRebecca K. Hoffman - George Washington UniversitySruthi Vaylay - George Washington UniversityTonya Dodge - George Washington University
- Publication Details
- Nicotine & tobacco research, v 23(7), pp 1085-1093
- Publisher
- Oxford Univ Press
- Number of pages
- 9
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- WELL Center
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000730588600003
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85108027077
- Other Identifier
- 991021861845004721
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- Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
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