Threat appraisal |
Perceived Threat |
Severity |
1 The earlier a person starts smoking, the greater the harm |
2 More smokers get sickness than nonsmokers |
3 Smokers died earlier than nonsmokers |
Vulnerability |
4 I would become addicted if I smoke |
5 I would get sick if I smoke |
6 If I smoke, I may die earlier |
Perceived Rewards |
Extrinsic Rewards |
7 Smokers look cool and fashionable |
8 Smoking is good for social networking |
9 The life of a smoker is happier than a nonsmoker |
Intrinsic Rewards |
10 Smoking makes people feel comfortable |
11 Smoking helps people concentrate |
12 Smoking enhances brainwork |
Copping appraisal |
Perceived Efficacy |
Response Efficacy |
13 People will feel good by not smoking |
14 People will be less likely to get disease if they do not smoke |
15 Quitting smoking is good for disease recovery |
Self-Efficacy |
16 No one could persuade me if I do not want to smoke |
17 Even if all who are around me smoke, that does not mean I must smoke |
18 I can refuse even if a relative or friend asks me to smoke |
Perceived Cost |
Response Cost |
19 A person may be isolated if he or she does not smoke |
20 Refusing a cigarette offer is very impolite |
21 One will miss the enjoyment if he or she does not smoke |