ArticleSubstance abuse : research and treatment2019
Vaping Expectancies: A Qualitative Study among Young Adult
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- Perceived risks, reasons for use, and barriers to cessation among youth who use multiple tobacco products.PloS one · 2025Article
- Electronic Cigarette Perception in Baltimore High Schools.Open journal of psychology · 2025Article
- Tobacco smoking patterns in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: a comprehensive analysis of trends before and after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Nicotine Vaping Expectancies: Organization and Activation in Memory Based on Vaping Use Patterns.Journal of studies on alcohol and drugs · 2024Article
- Spanish-Language Tobacco-Related Posts on Twitter: Content Analysis.Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco · 2024Article
- Examining psychometric properties of the Metacognitions about Smoking Questionnaire among young e-cigarette users.Addictive behaviors · 2024Article
- Examining indirect effects of advertising exposure on young adults' cannabis and nicotine vaping.Psychology of addictive behaviors : journal of the Society of Psychologists in Addictive Behaviors · 2023Article
- Measuring vaping-related expectancies in young adults: Psychometric evaluation of the Electronic Nicotine Vaping Outcomes (ENVO) scale.Drug and alcohol dependence · 2023Article
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Abstract
background"Expectancies," or beliefs about outcomes, robustly correlate with and predict several behaviors including electronic nicotine delivery system ("e-cigarette") use. However, there is limited qualitative research available regarding relevant e-cigarette vaping expectancies.
objectivesThe present study used a qualitative approach to derive and refine e-cigarette expectancy themes among young adults.
methodsWe conducted 12 focus groups and two individual interviews with young adult
resultsFour main themes ( CONCLUSIONS/IMPORTANCE: Previously identified smoking expectancies appear relevant for young adult vaping, with some notable refinements. Positive reinforcement aspects encompassed aerosol clouds, vaping tricks, and unique flavors. Social benefits included influencing others via social media and competitive activity, as well as the convenience of use in a variety of places. Negative affect reduction was controversial among user groups, but vaping was seen as more interesting than smoking and thus more effective at boredom reduction. Young adults were uncertain regarding negative consequences, but appreciated a potential for secondhand effects. Measure refinement via qualitative research and future field testing can enhance our understanding of this relatively new behavior, supporting tobacco control surveillance, marketing/labeling regulations, and counter-advertising development/evaluation.
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