The Impact of Emotional Intelligence in tobaccoo cessation in Adolescents

The Impact of Emotional Intelligence in the Cessation of Adolescent Smoking

by

LaQuita M . Anderson

Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfillment

of the Requirements for the Degree of

Master of Science

Public Health

Walden University

August 2007 ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study is to assess the success level of current adolescent smoking prevention /cessations programs and how the effects of emotional intelligence can increase success . The information gathered and analyzed , provide how an increased level of emotional intelligence competencies in adolescence could enhance smoking cessation programs

br There is an increase in the use of tobacco among adolescents . This increase usage has prompted the need for successful prevention and cessation programs . This research is a critical review of previous literature of emotional intelligence , cessation programs and adolescent behaviors . In addition , the collected data offers an insight to how emotional intelligence is a necessary tool in current prevention programs

The Impact of Emotional Intelligence in the Cessation of Adolescent Smoking

by

LaQuita M . Anderson

Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfillment

of the Requirements for the Degree of

Master of Science

Public Health

Walden University

August 2007

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

This writer would like to acknowledge the School of Health Sciences at Walden University . Walden University has offered many opportunities that did not seem possible to an active Duty Air Force member and a mother of three . Walden University has been a blessing . Thank you to the Thesis Committee for the guidance to complete this study . Thank God , for giving what was needed to accomplish my goals . To the three angels in my life everything that I accomplish is in hopes that you will grow to be strong , well-educated women . Mommy loves you . Thanks to everyone who provided insight for this study

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 : INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY 1

Statement of the Problem 2

Purpose of the Study 3

Rationale for the Research 3

Research Question 4

Significance of the Research 54

Research Limitations 6

Definition of Terms 6

Assumptions and Limitations 8

Summary 8

CHAPTER 2 : CRITICAL LITERATURE REVIEW 10

Emotional Intelligence 10

Emotional Intelligence measurements in Adults 11

Emotional Intelligence measurements in and Adolescents 12

Understanding Emotional Intelligence and Addictive Behavior 14

Emotional Intelligence and Stress 16

Smoking and Adolescents 20

Adolescent Smoking Cessation Programs 21

Smoking cessation and Emotional Intelligence 22

Summary 123

CHAPTER 3 : METHOD 24

Overview of theStudy Design 24

Study Population 25

Participants rights , Ethical statement .26

Hypotheses 26

Data Analysis 27

Instrumentation 27

Data Analysis .298

Assumptions and Limitations 29

Summary 30

CHAPTER 4 : INTERPERTATIONS AND FINDINGS 32

Interpretation and Findings 32 CHAPTER 5 : INTEGRATIVE SUMMARY AND CRITIQUE 38

Summary and Critique 38

Conclusion 42

REFERENCES 44 CHAPTER 1 : INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY

A reduction in individual tobacco use will positively affect the financial system and welfare state of America (Moloney , 2003 . The statistics are staggering . Tobacco accounts for more than 440 ,000 deaths each year from diseases related to cigarette smoking (Moloney , 2003 These diseases include lung cancer as well as cancers of the bladder...