Question

What are some of the possible associations between personality and smoking? What kinds of study designs might be utilized to investigate these hypothesized associations?

Answer 1

There are lot of research studies done in association with personality and smoking.For example University of Missouri researchers have found evidence that shows who quit smoking show improvements in their overall personality.In the study MU Researchers compared people,aged 18-35, who smoked with those who had quit smoking.They found that individuals who smoked were higher in two distinct personality traits during young adulthood:

1. Impulsivity : acting without thinking about the consequences
2. Neuroticism : being emotionally negative and anxious, most of the time.

Researchers found that those with higher levels of impulsivity and neuroticism were more likely to engage in detrimentl behaviours,such as smoking.However, Researchers also found that those who quit smoking had the biggest declines in impulsivity and neuroticism.

REASEARCH DESIGNS :

The following research designs can be applied

• Experimental study among smokers and non smokers and the personlity traits can be idendified
• Descriptive study to assess knowledge and attitude in association to smoking and personality among adolescents and young adult.
• Comparative study among smokers and non smokers in terms of ahievements and attitude.
• Quazi experimental study with Structured Teaching Programme among adolecents and young adults can be done.