From traits to puffs: The interplay of personality, pandemic stress, and smoking behaviors.

Smoking, a leading cause of chronic diseases, is often used to cope with stress, which has been heightened by the pandemic due to health and economic concerns. Studies have shown that the Big Five personality traits are linked to smoking behavior, suggesting that different personality traits influence nicotine use in varying ways. However, there remains a significant gap in understanding how individuals with different personalities respond to nicotine use under stress.