• Zaidu Sulaiman
• Dr. Sonia Singla

This paper explores the relationship among smoking and stress pressure, particularly amongst individuals experiencing excessive stages of stress pressure. The methodology involved recruiting a diverse pattern of individuals from several backgrounds and age groups. Participants’ perceived stress levels have been assessed using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), a standardized questionnaire primarily based on a Likert Lewis Scale. Alongside this, partispant's replied questions about their smoking conduct, along with frequency and behaviours. The examine study employed quantitative strategies, the use of statistical analyses to study the hyperlink between perceived stress and smoking habits. Specifically, the records amassed from the PSS and smoking-related questions have been subjected to correlation and regression analyses to determine the strength and nature of the relationship between stress level and smoking habits. Control variables consisting of age, gender, smoking dependancy and stress pressure were covered in the study. Results revealed a positive correlation between stress pressure and smoking habits which includes cigarette use, indicating that people with higher perceived stress have been more likely to engage into smoking behaviour. This association held constant even after adjusting for age, gender, and socioeconomic changes. The findings highlight a first-rate connection amongst stress and smoking, suggesting that individuals beneath accelerated stress are more likely to smoke as a coping mechanism. This study underscores the need for effective stress control strategies and support inside smoking cessation packages and public health tasks. It emphasizes the significance of targeted interventions to deal with each elements, in the long run promoting healthier lifestyles and improving public health fitness.

Smoking, Stress, Coping Mechanism, Smoking Cessation, Mental Health, Nicotine

"Examining the Relationship between Smoking and Stress", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 2, page no.c639-c655, February-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2502275.pdf

"Examining the Relationship between Smoking and Stress", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 2, page no. ppc639-c655, February-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2502275.pdf