Smoker and Vaper Identity Scales: Differential and Multifaceted Measures of Tabaco-Related Identities Among U.S. Young Adults

Poster Session I

Thursday May 22, 2025 (19:30 - 20:30 ET)
Keyword: Substance Abuse and Addiction

Abstract: Using factor analytic techniques and alignment method, this study examined in depth the psychometric properties of an existing smoker identity scale and a newly developed vaper identity scale in large samples of U.S. young adults. The results offered both theoretical and applied insights into the multifaceted nature of tobacco-related self-concepts.