https://pittplusme.org/study/smokingrelation
Qualities of Smoking Relationships
STUDY BASICS
Are you a current smoker between the ages of 21-65 years old? Do you have a friend or romantic partner between the ages of 21-65 with whom you sometimes smoke? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study to learn more about people who smoke together. This study requires you to participate with your friend or romantic partner and involves 2 study visits. Compensation provided.
STUDY PURPOSE
The purpose of this study is to help researchers gain a better understanding of the characteristics and experiences of people who smoke with their friends or romantic partners.
COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?
- Age 21-65
- Currently smoke cigarettes
- Read and speak English fluently
WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT
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Interested potential participants will be screened for eligibility through an online survey and/or a phone call with a member of our lab. For participants who are found eligible, participation in this study involves one background/questionnaire visit that will last about 1 hour, and another visit that will last about 2 hours. Participants must also be willing to not smoke for 5 hours before the second scheduled study visit. Both visits involve participating with a non-romantic friend or romantic partner that you sometimes smoke with. |
Study visits will involve filling out questionnaires and completing smoking tasks. The second study visit will involve being video recorded.
IRB: STUDY25070103
- Qualities of Smoking Romantic Relationships
MEET THE RESEARCHERS
Michael Sayette
Michael Sayette, PhD, is Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Sayette received his bachelor’s degree at Dartmouth College and his PhD at Rutgers University. He specializes in researching and teaching about alcohol use, alcoholism, cigarette craving, and the psychology of addiction. At his Alcohol and Smoking Research Lab, Dr. Sayette conducts research studies that look to better understand alcohol and tobacco use. A Fellow of the Association of Psychological Science and the American Psychological Association, Dr. Sayette has been a professor at the University of Pittsburgh since 1991.
Amanda Forest
Amanda L. Forest, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Forest received her bachelor’s degree and PhD in social psychology at the University of Waterloo. Dr. Forest directs the Pitt Relationship Processes lab, where she conducts research on close relationships and interpersonal communication. A Fellow of the Society of Experimental Social Psychology, Dr. Forest has been a faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh since 2013.