Table 1.
Standardized factor loadings from confirmatory factor analysis in Study 1.
| Item | Loading | Item | Loading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factor 1: Negative Consequences | Factor 2: Positive Reinforcement Cont. | ||
| Smoking is taking years off my life. | 0.71 | Cigarettes are good for dealing with boredom. | 0.34 |
| I will probably die earlier if I continue to smoke. | 0.70 | I like to watch the smoke from my cigarette. | 0.34 |
| Each cigarette I smoke maintains my addiction. | 0.67 | I feel more at ease with other people if I have a cigarette. | 0.32 |
| I become more addicted the more I smoke. | 0.67 | Smoking temporarily reduces those repeated urges for cigarettes. | 0.25 |
| I will become more dependent on nicotine if I continue smoking. | 0.65 | If I’m feeling irritable, a smoke will help me relax. | 0.24 |
| The more I smoke, the more I risk my health. | 0.64 | If I have nothing to do, a smoke can help kill time. | 0.24 |
| Smoking is hazardous to my health. | 0.63 | Cigarettes give me something to do with my hands. | 0.16 |
| By smoking I risk heart disease and lung cancer. | 0.62 | Factor 3: Negative Reinforcement | |
| Cigarettes control me more and more, the longer I smoke. | 0.62 | Cigarettes help me deal with anger. | 0.88 |
| Smoking makes me seem less attractive. | 0.59 | Smoking reduces my anger. | 0.87 |
| Smoking will make me cough. | 0.59 | Cigarettes help me deal with anxiety or worry. | 0.87 |
| Smoking irritates my mouth and throat. | 0.59 | Cigarettes help me reduce or handle tension. | 0.86 |
| My mouth tastes bad after smoking. | 0.57 | When I’m upset with someone, a cigarette helps me cope. | 0.86 |
| Cigarettes make my lungs hurt. | 0.57 | If I’m tense, a cigarette helps me to relax. | 0.81 |
| I look ridiculous while smoking. | 0.55 | When I’m angry, a cigarette can calm me down. | 0.80 |
| People think less of me if they see me smoking. | 0.53 | Smoking calms me down when I feel nervous. | 0.79 |
| The longer I smoke, the harder it will be to quit. | 0.52 | Smoking helps me deal with depression. | 0.78 |
| My throat burns after smoking. | 0.49 | If I’m disappointed in myself, a good smoke can help. | 0.77 |
| Factor 2: Positive Reinforcement | When I am sad, smoking makes me feel better. | 0.74 | |
| When I smoke, the taste is pleasant. | 0.92 | Cigarettes help me concentrate. | 0.65 |
| I will enjoy the flavor of a cigarette. | 0.90 | Factor 4: Appetite/Weight Control | |
| Cigarettes taste good. | 0.85 | Cigarettes keep me from eating more than I should. | 0.94 |
| I enjoy the taste sensations while smoking. | 0.83 | Smoking controls my appetite. | 0.93 |
| I enjoy feeling the smoke hit my mouth and the back of my throat. | 0.57 | Cigarettes keep me from overeating. | 0.92 |
| I will enjoy feeling a cigarette on my tongue and lips. | 0.57 | Smoking keeps my weight down. | 0.91 |
| I really enjoy a cigarette when I’m relaxed and feeling good. | 0.52 | Smoking helps me control my weight. | 0.86 |
| I enjoy parties more when I am smoking. | 0.35 |