The Correlation between Self-Efficacy & Resilience among Young Nicotine Consumers

Abstract

This research investigates the correlation between self-efficacy and resilience among young nicotine consumers. The study employed a correlational design to examine the relationships among nicotine dependence, self-efficacy, and resilience. A sample of 120 college-going students from the Delhi NCR area, including 60 males and 60 females aged between 18 and 25, all nicotine users, participated in the study. Purposive sampling was utilized to target this demographic group. Data collection involved the administration of questionnaires assessing nicotine dependence, general self-efficacy, and resilience. Descriptive statistics revealed mean scores of 3.61 for nicotine dependence, 28.78 for general self-efficacy, and 40.25 for resilience. Pearson’s correlation analysis indicated significant positive correlations between nicotine dependence and general self-efficacy, as well as between general self-efficacy and resilience. However, no significant correlation was found between nicotine dependence and resilience. These findings provide insights into the psychological factors associated with nicotine consumption among young adults, highlighting the importance of self-efficacy and resilience in understanding smoking behaviour and informing intervention strategies. Further discussion and implications of the results are presented.