Motivation To Stop Scale (MTSS)

The Motivation To Stop Scale (MTSS) is a single-item measure that assesses your current motivation and readiness to quit smoking. Please select the option that best describes your current thoughts about smoking cessation.

Reference: Kotz, D., Brown, J., & West, R. (2013). Motivation To Stop Scale (MTSS) [Database record]. APA PsycTests. https://doi.org/10.1037/t30482-000
Description: The MTSS is a single-item measure designed to assess current desire and intention to stop smoking, rated on a 7-point scale (1 = lowest, 7 = highest motivation). Higher scores are linearly associated with greater likelihood of quit attempts within the following 6 months.

This online version is an adaptation of the original MTSS.

Which of the following describes you?

I don't want to stop smoking

I think I should stop smoking but don't really want to

I want to stop smoking but haven't thought about when

I really want to stop smoking but I don't know when I will

I want to stop smoking and hope to soon

I really want to stop smoking and intend to in the next 3 months

I really want to stop smoking and intend to in the next month

Your MTSS Results

Score: 0/7

What your score means:

1-2: Very Low Motivation (Precontemplation stage) - You're not currently considering quitting smoking.
3-4: Moderate Motivation (Contemplation stage) - You're thinking about quitting but haven't made concrete plans.
5-7: High Motivation (Preparation stage) - You're motivated to quit and are making or planning to make specific steps toward quitting.

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