Jeannette's Research Methods Page
*This proposal was written in partial fulfillment of requirements for an undergraduate research methods course and is not intended to be carried out.*
Do Adult Smokers Diagnosed with Non-Smoking Related Diseases Perceive their Health Risks Differently?
The intention of this study is to investigate the relationship between adult cigarette smokers diagnosed with a smoking related disease, a non-smoking related disease, or no disease and their perceptions of their health risks. Prior investigations have shown there are differences in smokers’ perceptions of their health risks, depending whether or not they smoke. The study will be conducted in northeastern Pennsylvania with 300 participants. The opinions of the participants will be assessed through two questionnaires. The hypothesis is that there are differences in the amount of self-exempting behaviors and risk perceptions between the different smokers. Individuals with a non-smoking related disease will be less likely to recognize the risks involved with smoking and be more likely to exhibit self-exempting behaviors.
Expected Results and Future Research
Dr. Cannon's Research Methods Page
Research Topic Proposal: Do Adult Smokers Diagnosed with Non-Smoking Related Diseases Perceive their Risks Differently?
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