The Effect of Motivation Enhancement Therapy on Proactive Coping Smoking Cessation Among Adolescents

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of Motivation Enhancement Therapy (MET) in improving proactive coping strategies related to smoking cessation among adolescents.

Method: A quasi-experimental pre- and post-test design with two groups was employed. A total of 144 adolescents aged 15–19 years who were active smokers were selected using purposive sampling. The sample was divided evenly into an intervention group and a control group. The intervention group received MET for one month, focusing on strengthening internal motivation and proactive coping strategies to support smoking cessation. The Proactive Coping Inventory (PCI) was used to measure changes in coping abilities before and after the intervention. Post-test measurements were conducted two weeks after the treatment. Data were analyzed using paired and independent sample t-tests to compare outcomes within and between groups.

Results: The findings revealed that participants in the MET group experienced a statistically significant increase in proactive coping scores compared to those in the control group, with a p-value of 0.00 (p < 0.05). This suggests that MET had a meaningful impact on adolescents' ability to proactively cope with smoking cessation challenges.

Conclusion: This study provides strong evidence for the efficacy of MET in promoting smoking cessation and enhancing proactive coping among adolescents. By addressing both motivational and coping factors, MET can empower adolescents to make positive changes in their lives and achieve long-term smoking cessation