Investigating how social networks and emotions affect smoking behavior in cancer patients
Longitudinal mixed method investigation of social networks and affective states as determinants of smoking behavior among cancer patient
This study is looking at how your friends and family, along with your feelings, can affect your smoking habits if you have cancer related to tobacco, and it hopes to find ways to help you quit smoking.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10915470 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research explores the relationship between social networks, emotional states, and smoking behavior among cancer patients. It aims to understand how these factors influence the likelihood of smoking and quitting among individuals diagnosed with tobacco-related cancers. By employing a mixed methods approach, the study will gather both qualitative and quantitative data to assess the emotional challenges faced by patients and the role of their social circles in smoking habits. The findings could provide insights into tailored interventions for smoking cessation in this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are cancer patients who smoke or have a history of smoking, particularly those with tobacco-related cancers.
Not a fit: Patients who do not smoke or have never smoked may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved smoking cessation strategies specifically designed for cancer patients, enhancing their health outcomes and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific focus on social networks and affective states in this context is novel, previous research has shown that social influences and emotional factors play significant roles in smoking behavior.
Where this research is happening
New Haven, United States
- Yale University — New Haven, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Poghosyan, Hermine — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Poghosyan, Hermine
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.