Department of Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of , meimanathosseini@yahoo.com
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Abstract
Introduction: Use of tobacco products is a most common problem among adolescents. Few
researches have been conducted on correlation of family functioning and
self-concept among adolescent smokers. The aim of this study was to determine
the correlation of family functioning dimensions and self-concept of adolescent
smokers in Zanjan.
Materials and Methods: In this descriptive-correlational study, 100
male adolescent smokers were selected by purposive sampling method. A
questionnaire was used for data collection that included 3 parts: 1-
demographic characteristics 2- McMaster Family AssessmentDevice 3- Beck Self-Concept Test. Face and
content and validity index of instruments were
measured. Reliability of the instrument was determined by internal consistency
for McMaster
Family Assessment Device (α=0.81), Beck Self-Concept Test (α=0.91) and test-
retest method (г=0.84) and (г=0.91) respectively. Data was analyzed by SPSS/16.
Findings: Results showed that the highest and lowest dimensions of family
functioning were problem solving function and roles function respectively. Most
subjects (88%) had average family functioning and only 4% of them had high
family functioning.In
addition, results illustrated that, 61% of subjects had neutral self-concept. There was a significant
correlation between family functioning and self-concept and affective response
had the highest score than other dimensions of family functioning (r=0.34,
P=0.000).
Conclusion: The
results of the study showed that adolescents’
self-conceptswere
correlated with family functioning. Therefore, creating a supportive family
environment and parenting education, should be incorporated in nursing
interventions of smoking prevention.
Hosseini M, Bayat R, Yaghmaei F, Hosseinzadeh S, Nasiri N. The correlation of family functioning dimensions and self-concept of adolescent smokers in Zanjan . JHPM 2012; 1 (4) :61-68 URL: http://jhpm.ir/article-1-101-en.html