Eric K Soule1, Scott R Rosas2, Aashir Nasim3. 1. Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Psychology and Center for the Study of Tobacco Products, P.O. Box 980205, Richmond, VA 23298-0205, United States. Electronic address: eksoule@vcu.edu. 2. Concept Systems, Incorporated, 136 East State St., Ithaca, NY 14850, United States. 3. Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of African American Studies, Department of Psychology and Center for the Study of Tobacco Products, P.O. Box 842509, Richmond, VA 23284-2509, United States.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Electronic cigarettes (ECIGs) continue to grow in popularity, however, limited research has examined reasons for ECIG use. METHODS: This study used an integrated, mixed-method participatory research approach called concept mapping (CM) to characterize and describe adults' reasons for using ECIGs. A total of 108 adults completed a multi-module online CM study that consisted of brainstorming statements about their reasons for ECIG use, sorting each statement into conceptually similar categories, and then rating each statement based on whether it represented a reason why they have used an ECIG in the past month. RESULTS: Participants brainstormed a total of 125 unique statements related to their reasons for ECIG use. Multivariate analyses generated a map revealing 11, interrelated components or domains that characterized their reasons for use. Importantly, reasons related to Cessation Methods, Perceived Health Benefits, Private Regard, Convenience and Conscientiousness were rated significantly higher than other categories/types of reasons related to ECIG use (p<.05). There also were significant model differences in participants' endorsement of reasons based on their demography and ECIG behaviors. CONCLUSIONS: This study shows that ECIG users are motivated to use ECIGs for many reasons. ECIG regulations should address these reasons for ECIG use in addition to smoking cessation.
INTRODUCTION: Electronic cigarettes (ECIGs) continue to grow in popularity, however, limited research has examined reasons for ECIG use. METHODS: This study used an integrated, mixed-method participatory research approach called concept mapping (CM) to characterize and describe adults' reasons for using ECIGs. A total of 108 adults completed a multi-module online CM study that consisted of brainstorming statements about their reasons for ECIG use, sorting each statement into conceptually similar categories, and then rating each statement based on whether it represented a reason why they have used an ECIG in the past month. RESULTS:Participants brainstormed a total of 125 unique statements related to their reasons for ECIG use. Multivariate analyses generated a map revealing 11, interrelated components or domains that characterized their reasons for use. Importantly, reasons related to Cessation Methods, Perceived Health Benefits, Private Regard, Convenience and Conscientiousness were rated significantly higher than other categories/types of reasons related to ECIG use (p<.05). There also were significant model differences in participants' endorsement of reasons based on their demography and ECIG behaviors. CONCLUSIONS: This study shows that ECIG users are motivated to use ECIGs for many reasons. ECIG regulations should address these reasons for ECIG use in addition to smoking cessation.
Authors: Melissa A Little; Karen J Derefinko; Zoran Bursac; Jon O Ebbert; Lauren Colvin; Gerald W Talcott; Ann S Hryshko-Mullen; Phyllis A Richey; Robert C Klesges Journal: Nicotine Tob Res Date: 2015-04-20 Impact factor: 4.244
Authors: Erin L Sutfin; Thomas P McCoy; Holly E R Morrell; Bettina B Hoeppner; Mark Wolfson Journal: Drug Alcohol Depend Date: 2013-06-07 Impact factor: 4.492
Authors: Claire Adams Spears; Dina M Jones; Scott R Weaver; Terry F Pechacek; Michael P Eriksen Journal: Addict Behav Date: 2018-01-16 Impact factor: 3.913
Authors: Laura A Gibson; MeLisa R Creamer; Alison B Breland; Aida Luz Giachello; Annette Kaufman; Grace Kong; Terry F Pechacek; Jessica K Pepper; Eric K Soule; Bonnie Halpern-Felsher Journal: Addict Behav Date: 2017-11-20 Impact factor: 3.913
Authors: Joshua O Barker; Dannielle E Kelley; Seth M Noar; Beth A Reboussin; Jennifer Cornacchione Ross; Erin L Sutfin Journal: Subst Use Misuse Date: 2019-06-12 Impact factor: 2.164
Authors: Richard J O'Connor; Vaughan W Rees; Cheryl Rivard; Dorothy K Hatsukami; K Michael Cummings Journal: Subst Abus Date: 2017-05-08 Impact factor: 3.716
Authors: Eric K Soule; Andrew D Plunk; Paul T Harrell; Rashelle B Hayes; Kathryn C Edwards Journal: Nicotine Tob Res Date: 2020-04-21 Impact factor: 4.244
Authors: Hua-Hie Yong; Ron Borland; K Michael Cummings; Shannon Gravely; James F Thrasher; Ann McNeill; Sara Hitchman; Elizabeth Greenhalgh; Mary E Thompson; Geoffrey T Fong Journal: Addiction Date: 2019-04-23 Impact factor: 6.526
Authors: Eric K Soule; Joseph G L Lee; Kathleen L Egan; Kendall M Bode; Abigail C Desrosiers; Mignonne C Guy; Alison Breland; Pebbles Fagan Journal: Drug Alcohol Depend Date: 2020-02-05 Impact factor: 4.492