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Modification of smoking behaviors in a correctional institution
Author(s) -
Edinger Jack D.,
Nelson W. M.,
Davidson Kay M.,
Wallace John
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
journal of clinical psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.124
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1097-4679
pISSN - 0021-9762
DOI - 10.1002/1097-4679(197810)34:4<991::aid-jclp2270340435>3.0.co;2-i
Subject(s) - psychology , institution , clinical psychology , law , political science
Effected two studies in a prison setting to determine the effectiveness of self‐control procedures with institutionalized cigarette smokers. In Study I, 14 male inmates were given instruction in self‐control techniques. The 6 inmates who completed treatment manifested significant reductions in their cigarette smoking. Intercorrelations between goal setting and smoking rates suggested the efficacy of a changing criterion schedule. A second study replicated Study I and suggested an appreciable ( p < 0.06) locus of control × type of goal setting (therapist vs. client) interaction. Study II also showed: (1) some components of treatment were perceived as significantly more helpful than others; (2) self‐control treatment seemed effective with a pipe smoker; and (3) in comparison to Study I a relatively low drop‐out rate occurred in this study, which used a contracting procedure to discourage drop‐outs. Results are discussed in terms of treatment implications for inmate smokers, and suggestions for furhter research were provided.