A theoretical model for smoking prevention studies in preteen children.
The age of the onset of smoking is on a continual decline, with the prime age of tobacco use initiation being 12-14 years. A weakness of the limited research conducted on smoking prevention programs designed for preteen children (ages 10-12) is a well-defined theoretical basis. A theoretical perspective is needed in order to make a meaningful transition from empirical analysis to application of knowledge. Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory (1977, 1986), the Theory of Reasoned Action (Ajzen & Fishbein, 1980), and other literature linking various concepts to smoking behaviors in preteens were used to develop a model that may be useful for smoking prevention studies in preteen children.
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Department of Hospital and Clinics Education, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA, USA.
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Tingen
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D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D008297:Male; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015399:Nursing Research; D010379:Peer Group; D012649:Self Concept; D000074606:Smoking Prevention