In a study on cognitive dissonance and smoking behaviour by Peterson et al. (2008), participants with high self-esteem reported greater intentions to quit smoking. The textbook suggests that, consistent with the theory of planned behaviour, people with high self-esteem are also likely to have

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People with high self-esteem are likely to have more perceived behavioural control, as they feel more capable and confident in their ability to perform a behaviour, such as quitting smoking.

In a Study on Cognitive Dissonance and Smoking Behaviour by Peterson