The role of emotion differentiation in the association between momentary affect and tobacco/nicotine craving in young adults.

Kyle J WaltersKevin M GrayKathryn S GexErin A McClure

Published in: Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (2023)

Results of this study show that the ability to differentiate between discrete emotional experiences may protect young adults against nicotine craving during moments of intense affective experience. These preliminary findings suggest that emotion differentiation, a modifiable construct, could be an important treatment target for individuals engaged in treatment for nicotine dependence.

Keyphrases

young adults
smoking cessation
autism spectrum disorder
depressive symptoms
bipolar disorder
combination therapy
replacement therapy