¿Cómo afecta el tabaquismo en la elección de pareja estable?

  1. Javier Oltra 1
  2. Isaac Amigo Vázquez 1
  3. Roberto Secades-Villa 1
  1. 1 Departamento de Psicología, Universidad de Oviedo, Oviedo, Principado de Asturias, España
Journal:
Adicciones: Revista de socidrogalcohol

ISSN: 0214-4840

Year of publication: 2024

Volume: 36

Issue: 1

Pages: 63-68

Type: Article

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Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the rejection towards smokers when considering a stable relationship. The sample included 445 participants who were recruited using the snowball method. A questionnaire created ad hoc was answered online by each participant. The effect of tobacco use was evaluated in choosing a stable partner, a stable partner to live with, and a stable partner to live with and have children. The results showed a significant rejection towards smokers for the different types of relationships. Statistically significant differences were found depending on the participants’ educational background and tobacco use, and their partner’s tobacco use. A higher level of rejection towards smokers was found in participants with university studies, in non-smokers, and those with a non-smoker partner. The main reasons for rejection were related to hygiene, health, and household economy. In conclusion, tobacco use can interfere with the establishment of a stable relationship. This argument could be added to the list of drawbacks associated with tobacco use for prevention and treatment.

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