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ArticleBMC public health2019

The implicit beliefs and implicit behavioral tendencies towards smoking-related cues among Chinese male smokers and non-smokers.

Lei Ren, Long-Biao Cui, Chen Chen, Xiaojun Dong, Zhongying Wu, Yidi Wang, Qun Yang

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Lei RenDepartment of Clinical Psychology, Fourth Military Medical University, No. 169 West Changle Road, Xi'an, 710032, China.
Long-Biao CuiDepartment of Clinical Psychology, Fourth Military Medical University, No. 169 West Changle Road, Xi'an, 710032, China.
Chen ChenDepartment of Clinical Psychology, Fourth Military Medical University, No. 169 West Changle Road, Xi'an, 710032, China.
Xiaojun DongDepartment of Clinical Psychology, Fourth Military Medical University, No. 169 West Changle Road, Xi'an, 710032, China.
Zhongying WuDepartment of Clinical Psychology, Fourth Military Medical University, No. 169 West Changle Road, Xi'an, 710032, China.
Yidi WangDepartment of Clinical Psychology, Fourth Military Medical University, No. 169 West Changle Road, Xi'an, 710032, China.
Qun YangDepartment of Clinical Psychology, Fourth Military Medical University, No. 169 West Changle Road, Xi'an, 710032, China. yangqun1125@hotmail.com.

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Abstract

backgroundThe dual-process theory is central to several models of addiction, implying the importance of automatic processes in the maintenance and development of addiction. Implicit beliefs are traces of previous experience which relate to the representation in cognition. Implicit behavioral tendencies are traces of previous experience which relate to the representation in behavioral tendencies. In this study, we aim to provide behavioral evidence for implicit beliefs and implicit behavioral tendencies towards smoking-related cues among Chinese male smokers and non-smokers. We also examine the relationships among implicit beliefs, implicit behavioral tendencies and smoking behaviors of smokers.

methodsIn order to achieve these goals, we used an implicit association test (IAT) to measure implicit beliefs and implicit behavioral tendencies simultaneously. Thirty-nine smokers and twenty-five non-smokers were tested, using smoking-related words and images, as well as neutral words and images as stimuli.

resultsOur analysis shows significant differences in smokers' and non-smokers' implicit beliefs and behavioral tendencies (t

conclusionsThis study suggests that implicit beliefs and behavioral tendencies toward smoking-related cues vary significantly between Chinese male smokers and non-smokers. In addition, there is a positive correlation between implicit beliefs and behavioral tendencies within smokers. It also shows for the first time that the implicit behavioral tendencies are related to smoking behaviors. Our results may be considered as references for smoking cessation interventions focused on changes at the implicit level, and they provide a new perspective for measuring different dimensions of implicit attitudes by an IAT. This finding might promote the development of the network theory of implicit attitudes.

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CuesHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeChinaCross-Sectional StudiesHumansMaleNon-SmokersSmokersSmokingYoung AdultImplicit association testImplicit behavioral tendenciesImplicit beliefsSmoking behavior

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PMCPMC6659297

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