Narrative theory III: Evolutionary narratives addressing mating motives change discounting and tobacco valuation.

ABSTRACT: Relationships between discounting and addictive behaviors have both state- and trait-based components. Evolutionarily driven motives may trigger risk-taking behaviors, and narratives might be used to alter the temporal window of reward valuation. The current investigation-in 2 separate studies-sought to understand the basic effects of narratives on smoking behavior by examining the effect of mating narratives on the discounting rates of cigarette smokers. Using data collected online, Study 1 (N = 132) assessed the within-individual effect of a mating narrative describing a long-term romantic relationship on rates of discounting after being randomly assigned to 1 of 2 narratives (romance or control) and Study 2 (N = 273) assessed the between-individual effect of 2 mating narra

SUBMITTER: Athamneh LN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7028457 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature