@article{e42a390f2ec547c69c84f5187e594dbc,
title = "Social support in smoking cessation: In search of effective interventions",
abstract = "The results of five recent smoking cessation studies from three separate research programs are summarized. Each study compared a basic cognitive-behavioral cessation program to the same program plus a component designed to enhance social support. Four of the studies found process or correlational data linking social support to outcomes. Nevertheless, there were no significant between-groups smoking-outcome differences in any of the five studies. Several explanations for these findings are considered and it is concluded that social support deserves further consideration in interventions for smoking reduction. Suggestions for future research are offered.",
author = "Edward Lichtenstein and Glasgow, {Russell E.} and Abrams, {David B.}",
note = "Funding Information: There is substantial evidence suggesting that persons with relatively high levels of social support report fewer psychological and physical symptoms. One way that social support may influence physical health is through changes in performance of health-related behaviors such as decreased cigarette and alcohol use or improved diet and exercise regimens (Cohen & Syme, 1985; Krantz, Grunberg, & Baum, 1985). Both theoretical propositions about the facilitative role of support in behavior change (e.g., Preparation of this report was supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute grants, grant numbers HL29547, HL33739, and HL32318, awarded to Edward Lichtenstein, Russell E. Glasgow, and David B. Abrams respectively. Each project is a collaborative endeavor and we appreciate the assistance and social support of our colleagues. Requests for reprints should be sent to Edward Lichtenstein, Department of Psychology, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon 97403.",
year = "1986",
month = nov,
doi = "10.1016/S0005-7894(86)80098-3",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "17",
pages = "607--619",
journal = "Behavior Therapy",
issn = "0005-7894",
publisher = "Elsevier Inc.",
number = "5",
}