Associations of Subjective Social Status with Nondaily and Daily Smoking

Author: Reitzel Lorraine R.   Buchanan Taneisha S.   Nguyen Nga   Ahluwalia Jasjit S.  

Publisher: PNG Publications

ISSN: 1945-7359

Source: American Journal of Health Behavior, Vol.38, Iss.2, 2014-03, pp. : 245-253

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Abstract

Objectives: To explore associations between subjective social status (SSS) and smoking level among 2274 adult current smokers. Methods: Associations were investigated using a covariate-adjusted proportional odds cumulative logit model. Moderation (via race/ethnicity or sex) and mediation (via depressive symptoms, social/emotional support, or life satisfaction) were explored in additional models. Results: Higher SSS was associated with greater likelihood of nondaily versus light daily or moderate/ heavy daily smoking (p = .017). Life satisfaction partially mediated the association of SSS and smoking level (p = .003). Conclusions: Higher SSS was associated with greater likelihood of nondaily relative to light daily or moderate to heavy smoking, potentially via greater life satisfaction. Additional studies are needed to confirm these findings.