Committee Chair

Rausch, David W.

Committee Member

Crawford, Elizabeth K.; Silver, Christopher F.; Breakey, Mike

Department

Dept. of Applied Leadership and Learning

College

College of Health, Education, and Professional Studies

Publisher

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Place of Publication

Chattanooga (Tenn.)

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine if relationships existed between student vaping habits in proximity to a college campus and current tobacco related bans implemented by the institution. Determining these relationships provided insights that can be utilized to maximize effectiveness of campus tobacco policy. Research outcomes represented a framework for educating current and potential tobacco consumers on campus regarding harm reduction, tobacco cessation, and resources available to prevent a lifetime of nicotine addiction or other tobacco related harm to health. The study addressed research questions in a mixed-methods design. Quantitative research questions included: Does a relationship exist between gender and tobacco consumption following a tobacco and vaping ban on a southeastern mid-level college campus? Does a relationship exist between gender and self-reported tobacco type utilization before and after a tobacco and vaping ban on a southeastern mid-level college campus? Does the availability and diversity of tobacco products offered complement cessation efforts by different groups of adult tobacco users on a southeastern mid-level college campus? Qualitative questions are as follows: What self-reported experiences and behaviors influenced the origination of tobacco consumption by students on a southeastern mid-level college campus after the ban was enacted? Do adult tobacco perceptions provide insights regarding language, tactics, messaging, and education strategies related to college tobacco bans? What self-reported experiences and behaviors influenced the origination of tobacco consumption by students on a southeastern mid-level college campus? Does the availability and diversity of tobacco products offered complement cessation efforts by different groups of adult tobacco users on a southeastern mid-level college campus? Participants consisted of adult tobacco and vapor consumers on a college campus. Surveys, questionnaires, and interviews provided insights from study participants. Interview coding using QDI miner, Chi Square tests for Independence, Independent-Samples Mann-Whitney U Test, and Kendall’s Tau-b were be applied to determine if relationships existed between types of use of tobacco products by different populations on campus. Frequency tables reported the amount of consumption by participants. Results and conclusions were added at completion of data analysis.

Degree

Ph. D.; A dissertation submitted to the faculty of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

Date

12-2025

Subject

College students--Tobacco use--United States; Tobacco use--Law and legislation--United States; Vaping--Health aspects--United States

Keyword

vaping; college; tobacco; nicotine; student; experiences

Document Type

Doctoral dissertations

DCMI Type

Text

Extent

xi, 138 leaves

Language

English

Rights

http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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