Habit control expectancy for drinking, smoking, and eating

Author(s): Busch, M. N.

Journal/Book: Addict Behav. 1998; 23: The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1GB, England. Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd. 601-607.

Abstract: Habit-specific locus of control measures for drinking, smoking, and eating were compared to Rotter's general measure to evaluate the relationship between cognitive expectancy and substance use;For both smoking and eating, individuals who reported being addicted were significantly more external on the habit-specific expectancy measures. Measures. Of use, tolerance, and risk covaried more closely with the habit-specific scales than with the general scale. For eating behavior, the habit-specific scale and the compulsive eating measure were different only for individuals with a history of being overweight. The habit-specific expectancy measures were more closely related to indices of use and addiction than the general locus of control measure and should have greater utility for research and intervention.

Note: Article Schneider HG, Appalachian State Univ, Dept Psychol, Boone,NC 28607 USA

Keyword(s): CIGARETTE-SMOKING; SELF-EFFICACY; HEALTH LOCUS; PERSONALITY; ADOLESCENTS; BEHAVIOR; WOMEN

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