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Open Access 16-05-2022 | Original Article

Family Conflict and the Use of Conventional and Electronic Cigarettes in Adolescence: the Role of Impulsivity Traits

Authors: D. Eslava, C. Martínez-Vispo, V. J. Villanueva-Blasco, J. M. Errasti-Pérez, S. Al-Halabí

Published in: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction | Issue 6/2023

Abstract

Adolescents’ use of tobacco is a worldwide problem due to the negative consequences on their physical and psychosocial development. One contextual variable related to tobacco use is family conflict. Previous research has suggested that the relationship between family conflict and tobacco use could be mediated by personality traits. The aim of this study is to examine the direct and indirect effects of family conflict on tobacco use (conventional and electronic cigarettes) through specific impulsivity constructs. The sample comprised 879 adolescents (56.4% male; M(SD)age = 14.25 (1.88) years). Multiple mediational analysis showed that there was no significant direct effect between family conflict and tobacco use; however, an indirect effect was found between family conflict and conventional cigarette use through sensation seeking and premeditation. With electronic cigarettes, a significant indirect effect was found via sensation seeking. These findings have implications in terms of prevention and treatment of tobacco use during adolescence.

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Title: Family Conflict and the Use of Conventional and Electronic Cigarettes in Adolescence: the Role of Impulsivity Traits
Authors: D. Eslava
C. Martínez-Vispo
V. J. Villanueva-Blasco
J. M. Errasti-Pérez
S. Al-Halabí
Publication date: 16-05-2022
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction / Issue 6/2023
Print ISSN: 1557-1874
Electronic ISSN: 1557-1882
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-022-00828-8

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