Associations of Close Social Connections With Smoking and Vaping: A Population Study in England.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Studies consistently demonstrate smoking is a socially contagious behavior, but less is known about the influence of social connections on vaping. This study examined associations between having close social connections who smoke or vape and relevant smoking and vaping outcomes.

Aims and methods

This was a representative cross-sectional survey of adults (≥16 years) in England. Participants (n = 1618) were asked how many people they discuss important matters with (ie, close social connections) and how many of them smoke/vape. We tested associations between (1) smoking and (2) vaping among close social connections and participants' own smoking and vaping status; harm perceptions of e-cigarettes (among current smokers); attempts and success in quitting smoking (amo

SUBMITTER: Jackson SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11847782 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature