Social Norms Change and Cigarette Smoking: A Longitudinal Study in Mainland China.

Key Points

• This research aims to understand how social norms influence smoking behaviors over time among middle-aged smokers in China.
• Longitudinal study design tracking changes in smoking norms among smokers over time.
• Population consisted of middle-aged smokers in mainland China.
• Analyses focused on the relationship between social norms and smoking behaviors.
• Findings indicate a significant relationship between changing social norms and smoking prevalence.
• Group-based interventions promoting anti-smoking norms are suggested to be effective.
• Creation of supportive social networks for non-smokers is recommended to reduce smoking.