Development of a Smoking Cessation Video Series
Wayne State University
Summary
This study seeks to develop and test an internet video series aimed at helping individuals reduce cigarette smoking. Participants (daily smokers) will be asked to watch a series of six videos (approximately 6.5 minutes each) which cover various empirically-supported smoking cessation strategies and tools. Examples of strategies included in the videos include noticing smoking cues and consequences and relaxation training. Participants' demographic information, motivation to change, reactions to the video series alliance with video therapist, and confidence in avoiding smoking will all be measured. Additionally, participants will be asked to report their smoking behavior at study baseline and follow-up.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Daily smoker * Interested in reducing smoking * Not currently enrolled in any smoking cessation program. Exclusion Criteria: * Not interested in reducing smoking * Currently enrolled in a smoking cessation program.
Interventions
- BehavioralSmoking cessation video series.
The intervention in this study is a series of six videos totally approximately 40 minutes. These videos are led by a doctoral psychology student with experience in working with tobacco smokers. Videos utilize empirically-supported strategies for smoking cessation.
Location
- Wayne State UniversityDetroit, Michigan