Metacognition as a mediator of the relationship between emotion and smoking dependence.

Full Abstract

This study investigated the role of metacognition as a mediator of the relationship between emotion and smoking dependence. A sample of 104 smokers completed the following questionnaires:
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Metacognitions Questionnaire 30 (MCQ-30), and Fagerström Test of Nicotine Dependence (FTND). Three dimensions of metacognition (positive beliefs about worry, negative beliefs about worry concerning uncontrollability and danger, and beliefs about cognitive confidence) were found to be positively and significantly correlated with smoking dependence. A positive and significant correlation was also observed between anxiety and depression on the one hand, and smoking dependence on the other. Structural equation modeling was used to test a mediational model in which emotion predicted metacognition which in turn predicted smoking dependence. The results supported the hypothesis that the relationship between emotion and smoking dependence is partially mediated by metacognition, suggesting that metacognitive theory may be relevant to understanding smoking dependence. The implications of these findings are discussed.

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Author information

Author/s: Spada, Marcantonio M (MM); Nikcevic, Ana V (AV); Moneta, Giovanni B (GB); Wells, Adrian (A);

Affiliation: School of Human and Life Sciences, Roehampton University, Whitelands College, Holybourne Avenue, London SW15 4JD, UK. M.Spada(-atsign-)roehampton.ac.uk

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Addictive behaviors (Addict Behav), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2007-Oct; vol 32 (issue 10) : pp 2120-9

Dates: Created 2007/08/13; Completed 2008/03/26;

PMID: 17307299, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Adult
Anxiety - psychology
Central Nervous System Stimulants - administration & dosage
Cognition
Dependency (Psychology)
Emotions
Female

Associated Chemicals: Central Nervous System Stimulants (0)

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