Emotional triggers for exclusive smokers may be different from people who smoke and vape
Researchers have known that emotions play a critical, but complex role in shaping dependency on smoking and vaping. Now, a team of researchers report that emotions that trigger dependency for people who both smoke and vape may be different from people who just smoke, a finding that may one day help scientists create more personalized programs to help people quit tobacco smoking and vaping.
In a study, the researchers found that negative emotions among dual users -; people who both smoke and vape -; tend to be associated with tobacco dependence, while positive emotions among exclusive smokers -; people who only smoke cigarettes -; tended to be associated with that group s tobacco dependence.
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Interdisciplinary, DIY Approach
Rhudy said the team took a do-it-yourself approach to building the device, relying on readily available off-the-shelf components. The total cost was about $70, based on that approach, he added.
“I could see that it could be done cheaper – especially if we could maybe work with an electronics company and mass produce it,” he said.
The model currently does not have the ability to transmit data, but wireless addition, such as Bluetooth, could be added to future versions.
According to Rhudy, without Penn State Berks’ formal and informal encouragement of interdisciplinary collaborations, the work may have never seen the light, so to speak. Rhudy’s engineering background needed to be augmented with his teammates’ psychological and biomechanical expertise, he said.