Relationship between smoking, narcissism, and impulsiveness among young women

Abstract

Although the connection between smoking and individual differences has been recently recognized, the relationship between narcissistic personality traits and cigarette smoking has received less attention. The notion that personality traits can be associated with addictive behavior is influential in clinical practice. However, questions remain about specific interactions between smoking and personality characteristics that need empirical support to substantiate this hypothesis. This study thus identifies narcissistic and impulsive personality traits as precursors of smoking in a sample of tattooed individuals. In a cross-sectional study (N = 120), personality traits were assessed in young women (aged 18–35 years) using the narcissistic personality inventory and the Barratt Impulsivity Scale (BIS-11). The current study, using the regression analysis, has clearly demonstrated that young women who smoke have different personality characteristics as compared with women who do not smoke.

Determinants of cigarette smoking and smoking frequency among women of reproductive age in Nigeria: evidence from a nationwide cross-sectional survey

“…On the determinants of cigarette smoking among women, evidence indicates that familial and partner influences [ 20 ], low income [ 4 , 5 , 7 , 9 , 21 , 22 , 26 , 27 ], low education [ 4 , 7 , 9 , 18 , 21 , 22 , 28 , 29 ], greater education [ 30 , 31 ], urban areas [ 5 , 7 , 21 ], rural areas [ 10 ], older age [ 5 , 18 , 19 , 27 ], younger age [ 26 ], being married [ 5 ], being formerly married (divorced/separated/widowed) [ 18 , 27 ], female-headed household [ 29 ], being employed [ 7 ], unemployment [ 4 ], perceiving distance as a problem in seeking healthcare [ 7 ], religion [ 27 ], severely food insecure women [ 32 ], depression and stress [ 26 ], narcissistic and impulsive personality traits [ 28 ], region heterogeneity [ 7 , 21 ], multiparity [ 4 ], television viewing [ 23 ], and intimate partner sexual violence [ 33 ] increased the likelihood of cigarette smoking among women of reproductive age.…”

Effectiveness of Integrative Couple Therapy on Sexual Function, Marital Intimacy, and Impulsivity in Women Affected by Marital Infidelity

“…Stress caused by marital infidelity is associated with poor self-control and leads to impulsivity (Kertzman et al, 2022). Impulsivity is an important topic in clinical psychology and requires clinical intervention.…”

“…Impulsive individuals act based on their momentary feelings without considering the rules or specifics of any situation, without any mental or behavioral filter. This trait is directly related to an inability in self-control and behavior inhibition, inherently risky with harmful consequences, lack of planning, and emotional instability (Kertzman et al, 2022). Impulsivity is associated with significant psychological harm in society, being a key factor in diagnosing impulse control disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, substance abuse, and paraphilias (Alacreu-Crespo et al, 2022).…”

“…These individuals engage in behaviors dangerous to themselves or others, such as reckless driving, gambling, initiating fights, high-risk trading, promiscuous sexual behaviors, compulsive buying, poor anger control skills, family conflicts, domestic violence, and attempts to harm themselves or others, including suicide. A negative relationship exists between the level of impulsivity in couples and marital satisfaction and stability, increasing the risk of divorce (Blake et al, 2022;Kertzman et al, 2022).…”

Effectiveness of Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy on Sexual Function, Marital Intimacy, and Impulsivity in Women Affected by Marital Infidelity

“…One of the most significant components causing issues between couples is women's impulsivity (Kertzman et al, 2022). People often engage in impulsive behaviors in everyday life, such as excessive drinking or overspending in stores.…”