Remote Smoking Research Study
Researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center are conducting a study on smoking in romantic couples to understand how dual-smoker couples think about and manage smoking.
Fast Facts
Smoke at least 5 traditional cigarettes a day
Living with a romantic partner who smokes at least 5 cigarettes a day
Compensation
up to $335
Conducted remotely
Study Background
Researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center are studying how romantic partners who both smoke think about and manage smoking, their motivations, and how it affects their relationship.
Smoking in romantic couples, where both partners currently smoke, can influence motivation, habits, and relationship dynamics. This study aims to understand how dual-smoker couples think about smoking, their motivations for continuing or changing their habits, and how their smoking behavior interacts with their relationship over time.
By learning more about these patterns, we hope to identify factors that could support healthier choices and improve both individual well-being and relationship satisfaction. Ultimately, the findings of this study could inform interventions for couples who smoke and enhance their overall quality of life.
Study Background
Researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center are studying how romantic partners who both smoke think about and manage smoking, their motivations, and how it affects their relationship.
Smoking in romantic couples, where both partners currently smoke, can influence motivation, habits, and relationship dynamics. This study aims to understand how dual-smoker couples think about smoking, their motivations for continuing or changing their habits, and how their smoking behavior interacts with their relationship over time.
By learning more about these patterns, we hope to identify factors that could support healthier choices and improve both individual well-being and relationship satisfaction. Ultimately, the findings of this study could inform interventions for couples who smoke and enhance their overall quality of life.
Additional Information
In this research study, we are trying to understand smoking behavior in romantic couples where both partners smoke. We aim to learn how couples think about smoking, what motivates them to continue or consider quitting, and how their smoking habits interact with their relationship. We will measure participants’ smoking patterns, relationship satisfaction, and motivation to change their behavior.
We also want to see how these factors influence each other over time and whether certain patterns in couples’ behavior or motivation could help inform strategies to support healthier choices. Using these insights, we hope to better understand dual-smoker couples and ultimately provide information that could improve both individual well-being and relationship satisfaction.
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 18 or older
- Smoke at least 5 traditional cigarettes per day
- Living with a romantic partner who also smokes at least 5 cigarettes per day
- Have been in a romantic relationship for at least 6 months
Exclusion Criteria:
- Regular use of e-cigarettes (4 or more days per week)
- Regular use of marijuana (4 or more days per week)
- Recent hospitalization (within the past 6 months)
- Pregnancy
- Heart disease or other major physical health concerns
- Risk of psychosis
The entire study lasts approximately 12 months. Once enrolled, the study involves:
From home (all virtual):
- You and your partner will complete 5 research sessions via Zoom: 1 baseline session and 4 follow-up sessions over the year.
- Sessions include questionnaires about your smoking habits, motivations, and relationship satisfaction.
- You will also complete carbon monoxide breath tests and saliva tests to measure nicotine levels. Testing kits will be mailed to you before your first session.
Timeline of sessions:
- Baseline Session: 90 minutes, includes questionnaires, carbon monoxide and saliva tests.
- Follow-Up Sessions:
- 1 month: 60 minutes, carbon monoxide test + questionnaires
- 3 months: 60 minutes, carbon monoxide test + questionnaires
- 6 months: 75 minutes, carbon monoxide and saliva tests + questionnaires
- 12 months: 75 minutes, carbon monoxide and saliva tests + questionnaires
All sessions are designed to be completed from home, and study materials are provided to make participation easy.
As a participant, you may receive up to $335 for completing all study sessions.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.