Psychometric properties and adaptation of the ASRS in a Spanish sample of patients with substance use disorders: Application of two IRT Rasch models.

Aims and MethodTo develop a scale to measure social satisfaction in people with substance use disorders and to test its psychometric properties. The rationale is that social satisfaction is more universal and relevant to treatment planning than assessing social problems. The new Social Satisfaction Questionnaire (SSQ) was derived from an existing social problems questionnaire and validation was undertaken on two large clinic populations.ResultsAn eight-item SSQ was tested and found to have good psychometric properties in terms of test–retest reliability, internal consistency, distribution of responses and concurrent validity.Clinical ImplicationsThe SSQ is suitable for use as the social domain element of an outcome measures package.

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Urdu translation and psychometric properties of WHO-Five Wellbeing Index among male patients with substance use disorders in Pakistan

Journal of Substance Use ◽

10.1080/14659891.2021.2006338 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-5

Author(s):

Salman Shahzad ◽

Hendree E. Jones ◽

Nasreen Begum ◽

Ayesha Zia

Keyword(s):

Substance Use ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Substance Use Disorders ◽

Wellbeing Index ◽

Male Patients

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Psychometric Properties of the Modified Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptom Scale among Women with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Use Disorders Receiving Outpatient Group Treatments

Journal of Traumatic Stress Disorders & Treatment ◽

10.4172/2324-8947.1000139 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 04 (01) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Lesia M Ruglass Santiago Papini

Keyword(s):

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽

Substance Use ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Posttraumatic Stress ◽

Substance Use Disorders ◽

Stress Disorder ◽

Symptom Scale ◽

Outpatient Group ◽

Group Treatments ◽

Disorder Symptom

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Construct Validity of Sensation Seeking: A Psychometric Investigation

Zeitschrift für Differentielle und Diagnostische Psychologie ◽

10.1024//0170-1789.20.3.155 ◽

1999 ◽

Vol 20 (3) ◽

pp. 155-171 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

André Beauducel ◽

Burkhard Brocke ◽

Alexander Strobel ◽

Anja Strobel

Keyword(s):

Substance Use ◽

Construct Validity ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Factor Structure ◽

Sensation Seeking ◽

German Version ◽

Trait Theory ◽

Multilevel Theory ◽

Sensation Seeking Scale ◽

Psychometric Investigation

Abstract: Zuckerman postulated a biopsychological multilevel theory of Sensation Seeking, which is part of a more complex multi-trait theory, the Alternative Five. The Sensation Seeking Scale Form V (SSS V) was developed for the measurement of Sensation Seeking. The process of validation of Sensation Seeking as part of a multilevel theory includes analyses of relations within and between several levels of measurement. The present study investigates validity and basic psychometric properties of a German version of the SSS V in a broader context of psychometric traits. - The 120 participants were mainly students. They completed the SSS V, the Venturesomeness- and Impulsiveness-Scales of the IVE, the BIS/BAS-Scales, the ZKPQ and the NEO-FFI. - The results reveal acceptable psychometric properties for the SSS V but with limitations with regard to factor structure. Indications for criterion validity were obtained by prediction of substance use by the subscales Dis and BS. The results of a MTMM analysis, especially the convergent validities of the SSS V were quite satisfying. On the whole, the results yielded sufficient support for the validity of the Sensation Seeking construct or the instrument respectively. They also point to desirable modifications.

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