Abstract

Cigarette smoking is known to be a risk factor in several fatal disease syndromes. Despite increasing knowledge of the danger, thirty-one percent of all Americans continue to smoke (Thornberry et al., 1986). Individual responsibility for behavioral change is indicated for successful, long-term smoking abstinence. However, there is need for continued systematic study of interventions which assist clients in their pursuit of healthier lifestyle change. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of guided imagery for enhancing client power relevant to smoking behavior change.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 9002682; ProQuest document ID: 303763108. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Christine A. Wynd, PhD, RN

Sigma Membership

Iota Psi, Rho Omicron

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Quasi-Experimental Study, Other

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Smoking Cessation, Psychological Treatments, Behavior Change

Advisor

Mary E. Segall

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

Case Western Reserve University

Degree Year

1989

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2019-03-11

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