Relationship between reinforcers and self-control measures over smoking and alcohol consumption

Chiejina EN*, Sibeudu FT, Odira CC, Okafor CN, Orji IN.

Department of Nursing Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Anambra State.

*Corresponding author E-mail: nkechichiejina@yahoo.com; Phone number: +2348037463279

Accepted 08 October, 2012

Abstract

The study investigated the relationship between reinforcers and Self-control measures over smoking and alcohol consumption. A total of 260 men who indulge in smoking and alcohol consumption were selected from rural and urban areas by purposive sampling technique. Four research questions and three null hypotheses were formulated for the study. The instrument used for data collection was questionnaire titled QRSSAC. Mean scores and Pearson Product Moment correlation Co-efficient were used to answer the research questions, while t-test statistics was adopted in testing the null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Result showed high level of reinforcers to smoking and alcohol consumption among rural dwellers. Significant differences existed in the mean scores between the reinforcers to smoking and the self-control measures, as well as between the mean scores of the reinforcers to smoking and alcohol consumption. The findings also revealed similar self-control measures for both smoking and alcohol consumption. Recommendation were given based on the findings from the study.

Keywords: Reinforcers, Self-Control Measures, Smoking, Alcohol consumption