An Economic Analysis of Addictive Behavior: the Case of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) Among CEM-UPLB Students

Date

1-2025

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Economics

College

College of Economics and Management (CEM)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Rowena A. Dorado

Committee Member

Emmanuel Genesis T. Andal, Gideon P. Carnaje, Ma. Angeles O. Catelo

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Abstract

Electronic cigarettes (or e-cigarettes) have emerged as a popular alternative to traditional cigarettes, particularly among young adults. While initially marketed as a less harmful smoking cessation tool, increasing evidence suggests that e-cigarettes pose significant health risks. The study investigates the likelihood of undergraduate students in the University of the Philippines Los Banos College of Economics and Management (CEM-UPLB) to be frequent consumers of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS). The study employed descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression to analyze the factors associated with frequent ENDS use.

Results indicate that social influence, particularly from family and peers, is a significant determinant of frequent e-cigarette use. Odds ratio analysis identified males, dual use of cigarettes and e-cigarettes, absence of prior smoking history, and age as contributing factors to frequent e-cigarette use. Having good health knowledge is associated with greater likelihood of frequent use, challenging the assumption that knowledge of health risks deters consumption. These findings highlight the complex nature of ENDS consumption among young adults and highlight the need for further research to explore the underlying mechanisms.

Language

English

LC Subject

Electronic cigarettes, Substance abuse--Economic aspects

Location

UPLB College of Economics and Management (CEM)

Call Number

LG 993.5 2025 E2 N38

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