Personality Traits or Genetic Determinants-Which Strongly Influences E-Cigarette Users?

Introduction:
This article presents a study examining the relationship between personality traits, anxiety, and the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) in a group of Caucasian volunteers. The study also explores the interaction between genetic determinants and personality traits in e-cigarette users. The key points of the study are outlined below.

Key Points:

* The study recruited a group of 394 volunteers, including e-cigarette users and non-smoking controls.
* The volunteers completed psychometric tests, including the NEO Five-Factor Personality Inventory (NEO-FFI) and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI).
* The researchers analyzed the frequency of three dopamine receptor D2 (DRD2) gene polymorphisms (rs1076560, rs1079597, and rs1799732) in e-cigarette users and non-smoking controls.
* The study found that e-cigarette users had higher scores on the STAI state and trait scales, Neuroticism scale, and Openness scale compared to non-smoking controls.
* The study also found interactions between DRD2 rs1076560 and NEO FFI Neuroticism, and between DRD2 rs1799732 and STAI trait scale in e-cigarette users.
* The researchers suggest that psychological factors and genetic determinants should be analyzed simultaneously and comprehensively in addiction studies.
* The study highlights the importance of considering the public health implications of e-cigarette use, particularly among younger groups of addicted and experimenting users.

Main Message:
The study highlights the complex relationship between personality traits, anxiety, and genetic determinants in e-cigarette use. The findings suggest that psychological factors and genetic determinants should be analyzed simultaneously and comprehensively in addiction studies. The study also underscores the importance of considering the public health implications of e-cigarette use, particularly among younger groups of addicted and experimenting users. The results of this study provide valuable insights into the factors that contribute to e-cigarette use and addiction and can inform public health policies and interventions.

Grzywacz A, Suchanecka A, Chmielowiec J, et al. Personality Traits or Genetic Determinants-Which Strongly Influences E-Cigarette Users? International journal of environmental research and public health. 2020;17(1). doi:10.3390/ijerph17010365