Validity and reliability of Chinese version of 28-item Substance Use Risk Profile Scale in Chinese adolescents and young adults

SummaryObjective.Although somatoform disorders are assumed to be chronic clinical conditions, epidemiological knowledge on their natural course based on representative samples is not available.Method.Data come from a prospective epidemiologic study of adolescents and young adults in Munich, Germany. Respondents’ diagnoses (N = 2548) at baseline and follow-up on average 42 months later are considered. The follow-up incidence, stability as well as selected baseline risk factors (sociodemographics, psychopathology, trauma exposure) for the incidence and stability of somatoform disorders and syndromes are prospectively examined. Diagnostic information was assessed by using the standardized Munich-Composite International Diagnostic Interview (M-CIDI).Results.Over the follow-up period, incidence rate for any of the covered somatoform diagnoses was 25.7%. Stability for the overall group of any somatoform disorder/syndrome was 48%. Female gender, lower social class, the experience of any substance use, anxiety and affective disorder as well as the experience of traumatic sexual and physical threat events predicted new onsets of somatoform conditions, while stability was predicted by being female, prior existing substance use, affective and eating disorders as well as the experience of a serious accident.Conclusions.At least for a substantial proportion of individuals, the overall picture of somatization seems to be relatively stable, but with fluctuation in the symptom picture over time. Being female, the experience of substance use as well as anxiety disorder seem to constitute risk factors for the onset of new somatoform conditions as well as for a stable course over time.

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Sexual Orientation and Substance Use Among Adolescents and Young Adults

American Journal of Public Health ◽

10.2105/ajph.2011.300261 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 102 (6) ◽

pp. 1168-1176 ◽

Cited By ~ 54

Author(s):

Karin L. Brewster ◽

Kathryn Harker Tillman

Keyword(s):

Substance Use ◽

Young Adults ◽

Sexual Orientation ◽

Adolescents And Young Adults

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Efficacy and tolerability of antidepressants in the treatment of adolescents and young adults with depression and substance use disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Addiction ◽

10.1111/add.12698 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 110 (1) ◽

pp. 38-48 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Xinyu Zhou ◽

Bin Qin ◽

Cinzia Del Giovane ◽

Junxi Pan ◽

Salvatore Gentile ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Substance Use ◽

Young Adults ◽

Substance Use Disorders ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Adolescents And Young Adults

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Examining the Association and Directionality between Mental Health Disorders and Substance Use among Adolescents and Young Adults in the U.S. and Canada—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Journal of Clinical Medicine ◽

10.3390/jcm7120543 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (12) ◽

pp. 543 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Sarvenaz Esmaeelzadeh ◽

John Moraros ◽

Lilian Thorpe ◽

Yelena Bird

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Substance Use ◽

Young Adults ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Mental Health Disorders ◽

Adolescents And Young Adults ◽

Health Disorders ◽

The U.S

Background: The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the association and directionality between mental health disorders and substance use among adolescents and young adults in the U.S. and Canada. Methods: The following databases were used: Medline, PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, and Cochrane Library. Meta-analysis used odds ratios as the pooled measure of effect. Results: A total of 3656 studies were screened and 36 were selected. Pooled results showed a positive association between depression and use of alcohol (odds ratio (OR) = 1.50, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.24–1.83), cannabis (OR = 1.29, 95% CI: 1.10–1.51), and tobacco (OR = 1.65, 95% CI: 1.43–1.92). Significant associations were also found between anxiety and use of alcohol (OR = 1.54, 95% CI: 1.19–2.00), cannabis (OR = 1.36, 95% CI: 1.02–1.81), and tobacco (OR = 2.21, 95% CI: 1.54–3.17). A bidirectional relationship was observed with tobacco use at baseline leading to depression at follow-up (OR = 1.87, CI = 1.23–2.85) and depression at baseline leading to tobacco use at follow-up (OR = 1.22, CI = 1.09–1.37). A unidirectional relationship was also observed with cannabis use leading to depression (OR = 1.33, CI = 1.19–1.49). Conclusion: This study offers insights into the association and directionality between mental health disorders and substance use among adolescents and young adults. Our findings can help guide key stakeholders in making recommendations for interventions, policy and programming.

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The reliability and validity of a screening scale for online gaming disorder among Chinese adolescents and young adults

BMC Psychiatry ◽

10.1186/s12888-021-03678-1 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Xuechan Lyu ◽

Tianzhen Chen ◽

Zhe Wang ◽

Jing Lu ◽

Chenyi Ma ◽

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Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

Age Groups ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Online Gaming ◽

Chinese Adolescents ◽

Model Fit ◽

Adolescents And Young Adults ◽

Gaming Disorder ◽

Good Reliability ◽

Screening Scale

Abstract Background In recent years, there have been frequent reports of gaming disorder in China, with more focus on young people. We developed and psychometrically tested a Gaming Disorder screening scale (i.e., Gaming Disorder Screening Scale - GDSS) for Chinese adolescents and young adults, based on the existing scales and diagnostic criteria, but also considering the development status of China. Methods For testing content and criterion validity, 1747 participants competed the GDSS and the Internet Addiction Test (IAT). After 15 days, 400 participants were retested with the scales for to assess test-retest reliability. Besides, 200 game players were interviewed for a diagnosis of gaming disorder. Results The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient on the GDSS was 0.93. The test-retest coefficient of 0.79. Principal components analysis identified three factors accounting for 62.4% of the variance; behavior, functioning, cognition and emotion. Confirmatory factor analysis showed a good model fit to the data (χ2 /df = 5.581; RMSEA =0.074; TLI = 0.916, CFI = 0.928). The overall model fit was significantly good in the measurement invariance tested across genders and different age groups. Based on the clinical interview, the screening cut-off point was determined to be ≥47 (sensitivity 41.4%, specificity 82.3%). Conclusions The GDSS demonstrated good reliability and validity aspects for screening online gaming disorder among Chinese adolescents and young adults.

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Factor structure and measurement invariance of the Problematic Mobile Phone Use Questionnaire-Short Version across gender in Chinese adolescents and young adults

10.21203/rs.2.17144/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

YingYing Wang ◽

Jiang Long ◽

YueHeng Liu ◽

TieQiao Liu ◽

Joël Billieux

Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

Mobile Phone ◽

Measurement Invariance ◽

Chinese Version ◽

Adolescents And Young Adults ◽

Short Version ◽

Mobile Phone Use ◽

Problematic Mobile Phone Use ◽

Smartphone Use ◽

Item Scale

Abstract Background Problematic mobile phone use (PMPU) has become an international public health issue, particularly in adolescents and young adults. The Problematic Mobile Phone Use Questionnaire-Short Version (PMPUQ-SV) is a validated instrument that measures multiple aspects of PMPU. The current study aimed to test the psychometric characteristics of a Chinese adaption of the PMPUQ-SV and examine its measurement invariance across gender. Methods A total of 2086 participants were recruited form nine schools (six undergraduate colleges and three vocational colleges) through an online platform. Measures included socio-demographic variables, patterns of mobile phone use, the Chinese version of the PMPUQ-SV (C-PMPUQ-SV), the Chinese version of the Smartphone Addiction Proneness Scale, and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21. Results Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses conducted in two independent subsamples confirmed that the postulated dimensions fit the data well. Four items, judged as either outdated or not adapted to the Chinese context, performed poorly and were removed, resulting in a shorter 11-item scale. Convergent validity was established through meaningful correlations between emotional symptoms and the C-PMPUQ-SV and addictive smartphone use. Additional measurement invariance analyses showed that the scale performed largely similarly in male and female participants. Conclusions The present study demonstrated that the C-PMPUQ-SV is an adequate instrument to study various types of PMPU in Chinese adolescents and young adults. The updated 11-item scale shortens the evaluation time and is adapted to assess contemporary smartphone use.

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