Smokers who make long-term decisions and calculate them well find it easier to quit smoking, according to two British scientists from Newcastle University. The researchers analyzed data from a long-term study of 1,817 smokers between 2001 and 2008. The study found that those who made long-term plans were more motivated to quit smoking. The researchers suggest that helping smokers think more about their future could be useful in supporting them to quit smoking.
The study, published in the journal Addiction, asked participants about their financial planning for the future and calculated how much this influenced their current decisions. The researchers then compared all participants who quit smoking during the study, taking into account other factors that may have contributed to their decision to quit. The results showed that 76% of those who quit smoking were smokers who made long-term plans.
This study could also be applied to other addictions, such as alcoholism or diabetes, where long-term planning is necessary for lifestyle changes. Smoking is considered the most common preventable cause of death worldwide, with over 5 million people dying each year from tobacco-related illnesses. The study provides new insights into how to help smokers quit and successfully combat their addiction.
In conclusion, the study suggests that smokers who make long-term plans are more likely to quit smoking. The researchers recommend that supporting smokers to think more about their future could be useful in helping them quit smoking. The study provides new insights into how to help smokers quit and successfully combat their addiction, which could also be applied to other addictions where long-term planning is necessary for lifestyle changes.
