Generally, college students view smoking as a bad habit but want the right to smoke as evidenced by their varied responses to the survey questions pertaining to stricter laws. For instance, even though 94% agreed "smoking is hazardous to one's health," the students were divided on whether tougher laws against smoking should be instituted. However, the majority of college students believe others should not be injured by their smoking; for example, by smoking in an enclosed area. In addition, students said that people should be advised about the harmful effects of smoking and prohibited from smoking near pregnant women or near children. They also believed that second-hand smoke could cause health problems.
Students responded similarly to prior research reported by Hines et al. (1998) concerning attractiveness. For instance, Hines et al. reported students that smoked were rated as less attractive. Research at the University of West Florida found that although students disagreed with strong statements, such as "no one likes a smoker," they often agreed that smoking is unattractive and preferred a non-smoker in a spouse or steady partner.
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