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Psychometric Properties of a Revised Form of the Drug-Taking Confidence Questionnaire for Use with Adolescents

Year: 2008

Type: article

Abstract: Self-efficacy is an important cognitive predictor of substance abuse treatment outcome. While measures of coping self-efficacy are related to substance use relapse in adults, their properties are not well known in adolescent populations. The present study examined 223 adolescents while in treatment for substance abuse and comorbid psychiatric disorders. Responses on the Drug-Taking Confidence Questionnaire (DTCQ; Sklar et al., 1997) were used to construct a 37-item, 5-factor version for use with adolescents. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis identified the following factors: 1) Negative Situations, 2) Social/Drugs, 3) Pleasant Emotions, 4) Testing Personal Control, and 5) Physical/Intimate. Data preliminarily support the construct, concurrent, and predictive validity of the revised instrument.

Source: Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse

DOI: 10.1080/15470650802541061

Authors: Danielle E. Ramo, Mark G. Myers, Sandra A. Brown

Institutions: University of California, San Francisco, San Diego State University, University of California San Diego, UC San Diego Health System, VA San Diego Healthcare System

Language: English

Topic: Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institute on Drug Abuse