Family and Personal Protective Factors Moderate the Effects of Adversity and Negative Disposition on Smoking Among Chinese Adolescents

Authors

C. Anderson Johnson, Claremont Graduate UniversityFollow
Thalida E. Arpawong, University of Southern California
Ping Sun, University of Southern California
Megan Chia-Chen Chang, University of Southern California
Peggy E. Gallaher, University of Southern California
Zengchang Pang, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Qian Guo, University of Southern California
Jennifer B. Unger, University of Southern California

Document Type

Article

Department

Community and Global Health (CGU)

Publication Date

2010

Disciplines

Health Psychology | International Public Health | Public Health Education and Promotion | Substance Abuse and Addiction

Abstract

Tobacco use among Chinese adolescents is increasing at approximately 80,000 new smokers per day. Assessing the causes for initiating tobacco use in China will be important in developing effective interventions and policies to stem rising prevalence rates. This study tested predictors of Resilience Theory in a sample of 602 Chinese adolescents. Results revealed that prior adversity, measured through school and family-related events, was significantly associated with increased smoking in females. Family factors (i.e., family cohesion, family adaptability, parental monitoring) and one personal factor (i.e., academic score) were associated with lower odds for smoking due to prior adversity and negative disposition.

Rights Information

© 2010 Taylor & Francis, Ltd.

DOI

10.3109/10826081003686041

Recommended Citation

Arpawong, T.E., Ping. S., Chang. M.C., Gallaher, P., Pang, Z., Guo, Q., Johnson, C.A., Unger, J.B. Family and personal protective factors moderate the effects of adversity and negative disposition on smoking among Chinese adolescents. Subst Use Misuse, 45(9), 1367-1389, 2010.