The link between tobacco smoking and susceptibility to misinformation.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study investigates the relationship between tobacco smoking and susceptibility to misinformation, an area that has been underexplored despite its potential implications for public health and media literacy. Smoking behavior, along with the pharmacological components present in tobacco, is often associated with habitual and cognitive patterns that may influence an individual's ability to critically evaluate and discern false information. By examining this potential link, the present study aims to shed light on the broader implications of smoking for societal challenges, such as the spread of misinformation.

Methods

A quantitative online survey was conducted to collect data from a sample of 1,575 adult participants (M_age = 41.37, SD = 13.58; female

SUBMITTER: Piksa M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12578774 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature