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Is Smoking Related to Body Image Satisfaction, Stress, and Self-Esteem in Young Adults?
American Journal of Health Behavior
  • Ivana T. Croghan, Mayo Clinic, MN
  • Carrie Bronars, Mayo Clinic, MN
  • Christi A. Patten, Mayo Clinic, MN
  • Darrell R. Schroeder, Mayo Clinic, MN
  • Liza M. Nirelli, Mayo Clinic, MN
  • Janet L. Thomas, Mayo Clinic, MN
  • Matthew M. Clark, Mayo Clinic, MN
  • Kristin S. Vickers, Mayo Clinic, MN
  • Randi Foraker, Mayo Clinic, MN
  • Kristi Lane, Winona State University
  • Daniel Houlihan, Minnesota State University - Mankato
  • Kenneth P. Offord, Mayo Clinic, MN
  • Richard D. Hurt, Mayo Clinic, MN
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-1-2006
Abstract

Objectives: To examine the association of smoking and gender with body image satisfaction, perceived stress, and self-esteem in young adults. Methods: Respondents completed a survey consisting of Perceived Stress Scale, Body-Areas Satisfaction Scale, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule. Current smokers (n = 483) and never smokers (n = 973) are included. Results: Smoking and female gender were independently associated with higher perceived stress (P < 0.001). Female gender was associated with lower body image satisfaction and lower self-esteem (P < 0.001). Current smoking was associated with lower self-esteem (P = 0.007). Conclusion: Smoking treatment should include stress management and self-esteem and body image improvement.

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Croghan, I. T., Bronars, C., Patten, C. A., Schroeder, D. R., Nirelli, L. M., Thomas, J. L., Clark, M. M., Vickers, K. S., Foraker, R., Lane, K., Houlihan, D., Offord, K. P., Hurt, R. D. (2006). Is Smoking Related to Body Image Satisfaction, Stress, and Self-Esteem in Young Adults? American Journal of Health Behavior, 30(3), 322-333.