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Peer reviewedSarason, Irwin G.; And Others – Journal of School Health, 1992
Reports a study of adolescents' motivations for smoking. Survey results indicated that curiosity, social norms, and pressures were the main reasons for beginning smoking and that pleasure, addiction, and desire were the main reasons for continuing; various gender differences surfaced. Suggestions are given for smoking prevention programs. (SM)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Health, Decision Making, Grade 10
