Open AccessEffects of Household Socialization on Youth Susceptibility to Smoke: Differences Between Youth Age Groups and Trends Over Time
Author(s) -
Annette Schultz,
Janet Nowatzki,
Gillian Ronson
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
american journal of public health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.284
H-Index - 264
eISSN - 1541-0048
pISSN - 0090-0036
DOI - 10.2105/ajph.2013.301344
Subject(s) - smoke , environmental health , socialization , legislation , operationalization , secondhand smoke , sibling , psychology , youth smoking , social psychology , medicine , public health , tobacco control , developmental psychology , political science , geography , law , philosophy , nursing , epistemology , meteorology
A Canadian biennial youth survey facilitated repeating investigation of susceptibility to smoke and household socialization. We operationalized susceptibility to smoke by 3 levels on the basis of intention and behavior. Variables consistently predicting greater susceptibility across time and age groups were sibling smoking, household restrictions, and vehicle smoke exposure. Gender was predictive among older youths. Household restrictions and emerging legislation to ban smoking in vehicles with youth passengers provide protection against secondhand smoke exposure and sustained resolve to remain smoke-free.