Protocol - Self-Efficacy for Not Smoking
Description
The Smoking Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (SEQ-12) is a 12-item instrument that measures the confidence of current and former smokers in their ability to abstain from smoking in certain social or emotional situations. The SEQ-12 has two subscales measuring confidence in ability to refrain from smoking when facing internal stimuli (e.g., feeling depressed) and external stimuli (e.g., being with smokers).
Specific Instructions
These questions are asked of only current smokers making a serious attempt to quit smoking by themselves based on responses to the Smoking Quit Attempts protocol. Respondents are asked the cigarette nicotine dependence questions only if they have been classified as a current every-day smoker, current some-day smoker, or former smoker based on responses to the adult Cigarette Smoking Status protocols.
Availability
This protocol is freely available; permission not required for use.
Protocol
The following are some situations in which certain people might be tempted to smoke. Please indicate whether you are sure that you could refrain from smoking in each situation:
Internal stimuli
1. When I feel nervous
1[ ]Not at all sure
2[ ]Not very sure
3[ ]More or less sure
4[ ]Fairly sure
5[ ]Absolutely sure
2. When I feel depressed
1[ ]Not at all sure
2[ ]Not very sure
3[ ]More or less sure
4[ ]Fairly sure
5[ ]Absolutely sure
3. When I am angry
1[ ]Not at all sure
2[ ]Not very sure
3[ ]More or less sure
4[ ]Fairly sure
5[ ]Absolutely sure
4. When I feel very anxious
1[ ]Not at all sure
2[ ]Not very sure
3[ ]More or less sure
4[ ]Fairly sure
5[ ]Absolutely sure
5. When I want to think about a difficult problem
1[ ]Not at all sure
2[ ]Not very sure
3[ ]More or less sure
4[ ]Fairly sure
5[ ]Absolutely sure
6. When I feel the urge to smoke.
1[ ]Not at all sure
2[ ]Not very sure
3[ ]More or less sure
4[ ]Fairly sure
5[ ]Absolutely sure
External stimuli
7. When having a drink with friends
1[ ]Not at all sure
2[ ]Not very sure
3[ ]More or less sure
4[ ]Fairly sure
5[ ]Absolutely sure
8. When celebrating something
1[ ]Not at all sure
2[ ]Not very sure
3[ ]More or less sure
4[ ]Fairly sure
5[ ]Absolutely sure
9. When drinking beer, wine or other spirits
1[ ]Not at all sure
2[ ]Not very sure
3[ ]More or less sure
4[ ]Fairly sure
5[ ]Absolutely sure
10. When I am with smokers
1[ ]Not at all sure
2[ ]Not very sure
3[ ]More or less sure
4[ ]Fairly sure
5[ ]Absolutely sure
11. After a meal
1[ ]Not at all sure
2[ ]Not very sure
3[ ]More or less sure
4[ ]Fairly sure
5[ ]Absolutely sure
12. When having coffee or tea
1[ ]Not at all sure
2[ ]Not very sure
3[ ]More or less sure
4[ ]Fairly sure
5[ ]Absolutely sure
Scoring Instructions
- Sum the points for each subscale to compute two composite scores.
- Composite scores are standardized to mean = 0 and SD = 1.
- Valid answers to at least two questions were necessary to compute each score.
Please see Etter et al. (2000) for a complete description of the statistical analysis used for these questions. Also, Table 5 contains information on assessment of construct validity.
Personnel and Training Required
None
Equipment Needs
None
Requirements
| Requirement Category | Required |
|---|---|
| Major equipment | No |
| Specialized training | No |
| Specialized requirements for biospecimen collection | No |
| Average time of greater than 15 minutes in an unaffected individual | No |
Mode of Administration
Self-administered questionnaire
Lifestage
Adult
Participants
Adult (aged 18 or older) current or former smokers (who quit within the last 2 years)
Selection Rationale
The Smoking Self-Efficacy Questionnaire scale is valid and reliable, with application for research and clinical settings. It provides a low-burden measurement of an adult’s confidence in quitting smoking.
Language
English, Other languages available at source
Standards
| Standard | Name | ID | Source |
|---|
Derived Variables
None
Process and Review
Not Applicable
Protocol Name from Source
Smoking Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (SEQ-12)
Source
Etter, J., Bergman, M. M., Humair, J., & Perneger, T. (2000). Development and validation of a scale measuring self-efficacy of current and former smokers. Addiction, 95(6), 901-913.
General References
Clyde, M., Pipe, A., Els, C., Reid, R., & Tulloch, H. (2017). Factor structure of the Smoking Cessation Self-Efficacy Questionnaire among smokers with and without a psychiatric diagnosis. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 31(2), 162-170.
Clyde, M., Tulloch, H., Reid, R., Els, C., & Pipe, A. (2015). Task and barrier self-efficacy among treatment-seeking smokers with current, past or no psychiatric diagnosis. Addictive Behaviors, 46, 65-69.
Martinez, E., Tatum, K. L., Glass, M., Bernath, A., Ferris, D., Reynolds, P., & Schnoll, R. A. (2010). Correlates of smoking cessation self-efficacy in a community sample of smokers. Addictive Behaviors, 35(2), 175-178.
Naughton, F., Prevost, A. T., Gilbert, H., & Sutton, S. (2012). Randomized controlled trial evaluation of a tailored leaflet and SMS text message self-help intervention for pregnant smokers (MiQuit). Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 14(5), 569-577.
Schnoll, R. A., Martinez, E., Tatum, K. L., Glass, M., Bernath, A., Ferris, D., & Reynolds, P. (2011). Increased self-efficacy to quit and perceived control over withdrawal symptoms predict smoking cessation following nicotine dependence treatment. Addictive Behaviors, 36(1-2), 144-147.
Webb, M. S., Simmons, V. N., & Brandon, T. H. (2005). Tailored interventions for motivating smoking cessation: Using placebo tailoring to examine the influence of expectancies and personalization. Health Psychology, 24(2), 179-188.
Protocol ID
330801
Variables
Export Variables| Variable Name | Variable ID | Variable Description | dbGaP Mapping | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PX330801_Self_Efficacy_Smoking_Refrain_External_Stimuli_Celebrating | ||||
| PX330801080000 | Please indicate whether you are sure that more | N/A | ||
| PX330801_Self_Efficacy_Smoking_Refrain_External_Stimuli_Coffee_Tea | ||||
| PX330801120000 | Please indicate whether you are sure that more | N/A | ||
| PX330801_Self_Efficacy_Smoking_Refrain_External_Stimuli_Drinking | ||||
| PX330801090000 | Please indicate whether you are sure that more | N/A | ||
| PX330801_Self_Efficacy_Smoking_Refrain_External_Stimuli_Meal | ||||
| PX330801110000 | Please indicate whether you are sure that more | N/A | ||
| PX330801_Self_Efficacy_Smoking_Refrain_External_Stimuli_Others | ||||
| PX330801100000 | Please indicate whether you are sure that more | N/A | ||
| PX330801_Self_Efficacy_Smoking_Refrain_External_Stimuli_Social_Drinking | ||||
| PX330801070000 | Please indicate whether you are sure that more | N/A | ||
| PX330801_Self_Efficacy_Smoking_Refrain_Internal_Stimuli_Angry | ||||
| PX330801030000 | Please indicate whether you are sure that more | N/A | ||
| PX330801_Self_Efficacy_Smoking_Refrain_Internal_Stimuli_Anxious | ||||
| PX330801040000 | Please indicate whether you are sure that more | N/A | ||
| PX330801_Self_Efficacy_Smoking_Refrain_Internal_Stimuli_Depressed | ||||
| PX330801020000 | Please indicate whether you are sure that more | N/A | ||
| PX330801_Self_Efficacy_Smoking_Refrain_Internal_Stimuli_Difficult_Problem | ||||
| PX330801050000 | Please indicate whether you are sure that more | N/A | ||
| PX330801_Self_Efficacy_Smoking_Refrain_Internal_Stimuli_Nervous | ||||
| PX330801010000 | Please indicate whether you are sure that more | N/A | ||
| PX330801_Self_Efficacy_Smoking_Refrain_Internal_Stimuli_Urge | ||||
| PX330801060000 | Please indicate whether you are sure that more | N/A | ||
Measure Name
Self-Efficacy for Not Smoking
Release Date
February 23, 2021
Definition
A questionnaire to determine perceived confidence in an adult’s ability to not smoke in different situations.
Purpose
Self-efficacy for not smoking is a neurobehavioral/cognitive risk factor that predicts relapse or failure to quit smoking.
Keywords
Smoking Self-Efficacy Questionnaire, SEQ-12, Smoking Cessation, Harm Reduction, and Biomarkers, self-efficacy, efficacy, smoking, quitting smoking, quit, relapse
Measure Protocols
| Protocol ID | Protocol Name |
|---|---|
| 330801 | Self-Efficacy for Not Smoking |
Publications
Stevens, E. R., et al. (2022) Electronic cigarettes as a harm reduction strategy among patients with COPD: protocol for an open-label two arm randomized controlled pilot trial. Addiction Science & Clinical Practice. 2022 January; 17(1): 11. doi: 10.1186/s13722-021-00284-0