Metacognitions about smoking: a preliminary investigation

Preliminary research has indicated that metacognitions are involved in smoking. In the present study, we aimed to investigate whether specific facets of metacognition play a role in explaining smoking initiation and perseveration. Twelve individuals, self‐identified as regular smokers and scoring a positive value on the Fagerström Test of Nicotine Dependence, were assessed using a semi‐structured interview to investigate the following: (1)...