Social norms modulate asymmetric effects of group opinions on cue-induced smoking craving

IF 4.1 2区医学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Addictive behaviors Pub Date : 2026-05-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-25 DOI:10.1016/j.addbeh.2026.108623

Woojin Jung , HeeYoung Seon , Sunhae Sul , Dongil Chung

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Abstract

The social environment is an important predictor of smoking behavior. However, it remains unknown if social factors shape beliefs about whether certain cues trigger their urge to smoke, known as cue-induced smoking craving. Across two studies (total N = 300), we investigated whether group opinions influence cue-induced smoking craving in current- and past-smokers. Individuals rated their level of craving for each presented image, followed by exposure to group opinions. In Study 1, we found that individuals’ smoking craving shifted in response to group opinions, with stronger conformity to lower group opinions compared with equal or higher group opinions. Study 2, a pre-registered follow-up study, replicated these findings and further demonstrated that biased social norms modulate the degree of social influence on smoking craving. Specifically, individuals conformed more to low group opinions when biased social norms favored low ratings, and to high group opinions when norms favored high ratings. Our data demonstrate that group opinions can influence cue-induced smoking craving, highlighting the pivotal role of the social environment in shaping smoking-related beliefs and, consequently, smoking behavior.

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社会规范调节群体意见对提示诱导的吸烟渴望的不对称效应

社会环境是吸烟行为的重要预测因素。然而，社会因素是否会影响人们对某些线索是否会引发吸烟冲动的看法，即线索诱导吸烟渴望，目前尚不清楚。在两项研究中（总N = 300），我们调查了群体意见是否影响当前和过去吸烟者的线索诱导的吸烟渴望。被试对每一张图片的渴望程度打分，然后再看群体意见。在研究1中，我们发现个体的吸烟渴望随着群体意见的变化而变化，与同等或更高的群体意见相比，个体对低群体意见的遵从性更强。研究2是一项预先登记的随访研究，重复了这些发现，并进一步证明有偏见的社会规范调节了社会对吸烟渴望的影响程度。具体来说，当有偏见的社会规范倾向于低评分时，个体更倾向于低群体意见，而当规范倾向于高评分时，个体更倾向于高群体意见。我们的数据表明，群体意见可以影响线索诱导的吸烟渴望，突出了社会环境在塑造吸烟相关信念以及吸烟行为方面的关键作用。

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Addictive behaviors 医学-药物滥用

CiteScore

8.40

自引率

4.50%

发文量

283

审稿时长

46 days

期刊介绍： Addictive Behaviors is an international peer-reviewed journal publishing high quality human research on addictive behaviors and disorders since 1975. The journal accepts submissions of full-length papers and short communications on substance-related addictions such as the abuse of alcohol, drugs and nicotine, and behavioral addictions involving gambling and technology. We primarily publish behavioral and psychosocial research but our articles span the fields of psychology, sociology, psychiatry, epidemiology, social policy, medicine, pharmacology and neuroscience. While theoretical orientations are diverse, the emphasis of the journal is primarily empirical. That is, sound experimental design combined with valid, reliable assessment and evaluation procedures are a requisite for acceptance. However, innovative and empirically oriented case studies that might encourage new lines of inquiry are accepted as well. Studies that clearly contribute to current knowledge of etiology, prevention, social policy or treatment are given priority. Scholarly commentaries on topical issues, systematic reviews, and mini reviews are encouraged. We especially welcome multimedia papers that incorporate video or audio components to better display methodology or findings. Studies can also be submitted to Addictive Behaviors? companion title, the open access journal Addictive Behaviors Reports, which has a particular interest in ''non-traditional'', innovative and empirically-oriented research such as negative/null data papers, replication studies, case reports on novel treatments, and cross-cultural research.