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Abstract
This study examined the psychosocial risk characteristics of former smokers in comparison to nonsmokers, experimental smokers, and established smokers. Adolescents reported their tobacco use beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors via the Virginia Youth Tobacco Survey in 2007 (N = 2,067) and 2009 (N = 3,928). Multinomial logistic regression results showed former smokers had greater susceptibility to tobacco-related influences (peer smoking, industry advertising) and alternative tobacco use (smokeless tobacco, waterpipe/hookah) than nonsmokers and early experimenters and fewer psychosocial differences compared to advanced experimenters and established smokers. Findings highlight the need for addressing adolescents who are former smokers as a distinct group in prevention and cessation efforts. Implications and limitations are noted.