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Tobacco Motives Inventory

This is a 15-item self-report measure that assesses motives for cigarette smoking. Response choices are on a 5-point Likert scale ("not at all true" to "very true"). Adolescents are asked to rate each potential motive for smoking with respect to how true they think it is. There are four subscales for the 15-item measure. These include Social Motives (4 items), Self-enhancement Motives (4 items), Boredom Relief Motives (2 items), and Affect Regulation Motives (5 items).

Time to complete

3 minutes

Eligibility

The Tobacco Motives Inventory (TMI) is intended for use with adult smokers aged 18 and over. Participants should be current smokers of tobacco cigarettes, cigars, or other forms of combustible tobacco.

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Questions for Tobacco Motives Inventory

1.

Smoking helps you fit in with other people. 

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Not at all true
  2. A little true
  3. Somewhat true
  4. Pretty true
  5. Very true
2.

Smoking makes it easier to be sociable with others.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Not at all true
  2. A little true
  3. Somewhat true
  4. Pretty true
  5. Very true
3.

Smoking helps you enjoy a party.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Not at all true
  2. A little true
  3. Somewhat true
  4. Pretty true
  5. Very true
4.

Smoking makes social gatherings more fun.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Not at all true
  2. A little true
  3. Somewhat true
  4. Pretty true
  5. Very true
5.

Smoking makes you feel more energetic.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Not at all true
  2. A little true
  3. Somewhat true
  4. Pretty true
  5. Very true
6.

Smoking helps you concentrate on things.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Not at all true
  2. A little true
  3. Somewhat true
  4. Pretty true
  5. Very true
7.

Smoking makes you feel more self-confident.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Not at all true
  2. A little true
  3. Somewhat true
  4. Pretty true
  5. Very true
8.

Smoking makes you feel more sure of yourself.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Not at all true
  2. A little true
  3. Somewhat true
  4. Pretty true
  5. Very true
9.

You can smoke when there's nothing better to do.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Not at all true
  2. A little true
  3. Somewhat true
  4. Pretty true
  5. Very true
10.

Smoking is something to do when you're bored.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Not at all true
  2. A little true
  3. Somewhat true
  4. Pretty true
  5. Very true
11.

Smoking helps you forget about worries.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Not at all true
  2. A little true
  3. Somewhat true
  4. Pretty true
  5. Very true
12.

Smoking helps you calm down when you're feeling tense and nervous. 

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Not at all true
  2. A little true
  3. Somewhat true
  4. Pretty true
  5. Very true
13.

Smoking helps you when you're feeling angry. 

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Not at all true
  2. A little true
  3. Somewhat true
  4. Pretty true
  5. Very true
14.

Smoking makes you feel more relaxed.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Not at all true
  2. A little true
  3. Somewhat true
  4. Pretty true
  5. Very true
15.

Smoking cheers you up when you're in a bad mood.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Not at all true
  2. A little true
  3. Somewhat true
  4. Pretty true
  5. Very true

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Here are some FAQs and additional information
on Tobacco Motives Inventory

What is the Tobacco Motives Inventory?

The Tobacco Motives Inventory (TMI) is a self-report survey used to assess the psychological and social motivations for using tobacco and other products containing nicotine. It evaluates the user's beliefs about the benefits associated with using tobacco products.

What is the purpose of the Tobacco Motives Inventory?

The purpose of the TMI is to help researchers and health professionals better understand why people use tobacco products, as well as to inform the development of more effective interventions for reducing tobacco use.

How often should the Tobacco Motives Inventory be administered?

The TMI should be administered as often as needed, depending on the research or intervention being conducted. It can be administered at one time or over a period of time, depending on the specific needs of the project.

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