Research Article

Predictors of Smoking Preventive Behavior Based on Empowerment Components among Male Students of High Schools: A Cross-Sectional Study in Iran

Table 2

Mean scores of the various components of empowerment and the SPB in students.

Statistical index
VariableMeanStandard deviationMaximumMinimum

Sensation seeking56.365.258038
Problem-solving skills59.578.497834
Self-efficacy54.817.6875.233.3
Self-esteem61.226.9874.2940
Dependence on group58.466.1277.1434.2
Attitude towards smoking57.016.9872.540
Smoking preventive behavior55.568.5010015.56