Abstract
The purpose of this qualitative study was to identify factors influencing Korean American men's smoking behavior. Focus-group research method was used, and participants were 22 Korean male smokers in New York City. They talked about their experiences of smoking and smoking cessation. Addiction, health, and age emerged as major personal factors affecting Korean men's smoking behavior. Their experiences in relation to addiction were similar to those reported in other racial/ethnic groups, whereas the dramatic change in the perception of smoking-related health risks coming with their forties, some cessation strategies used by former smokers, and preference for group meetings over individual counseling appeared to be specific to Korean men.
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