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My future-self has (not) quit smoking: An experimental study into the effect of a future-self intervention on smoking-related self-identity constructs

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  • Penfornis, Kristell M.
  • Gebhardt, Winifred A.
  • Rippe, Ralph C.A.
  • Van Laar, Colette
  • van den Putte, Bas
  • Meijer, Eline

Abstract

Envisioning one's (non)smoking future may make (un)desired future identities more accessible, salient, and personally relevant and facilitate smoking cessation. The current study assessed whether a future-self intervention can weaken smoker self-identity and expected identity loss when quitting smoking, and strengthen quitter- and nonsmoker self-identity, while accounting for personal factors—socioeconomic position, nicotine dependence, consideration of future consequences, and clarity of the envisioned future-self. Additionally, it examined the association between smoking-related identity and quitting intention and behavior.

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  • Penfornis, Kristell M. & Gebhardt, Winifred A. & Rippe, Ralph C.A. & Van Laar, Colette & van den Putte, Bas & Meijer, Eline, 2023. "My future-self has (not) quit smoking: An experimental study into the effect of a future-self intervention on smoking-related self-identity constructs," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 320(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:320:y:2023:i:c:s0277953623000229
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2023.115667
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    1. Kristin Layous & S. Katherine Nelson & Sonja Lyubomirsky, 2013. "What Is the Optimal Way to Deliver a Positive Activity Intervention? The Case of Writing About One’s Best Possible Selves," Journal of Happiness Studies, Springer, vol. 14(2), pages 635-654, April.
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