Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Constructive thinking in adolescents with substance use disorders.

R T Ammerman1, K G Lynch, J E Donovan

  • 1Children's Hospital Medical Center and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. ammm9c@chmcc.org

Psychology of Addictive Behaviors : Journal of the Society of Psychologists in Addictive Behaviors
|June 23, 2001
PubMed
Summary

The Constructive Thinking Inventory (CTI) effectively identifies adolescents with substance use disorders (SUDs). Specific CTI scales, like Behavioral Coping, show clinical relevance for assessing adolescent SUDs.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Clinical presentation and outcomes of sporadic neuroendocrine neoplasms in young adults.

European journal of endocrinology·2026
Same author

Associations of General and Multiracial-Specific Discrimination with Psychological Distress and Substance Use in Multiracial College Students.

Substance use & misuse·2025
Same author

Inflammation dynamically regulates steroid hormone metabolism and action within macrophages in rheumatoid arthritis.

Journal of autoimmunity·2024
Same author

Working memory moderates the association between condom use intentions and behavior among moderate-to-heavy drinking men who have sex with men.

Journal of behavioral medicine·2019
Same author

Therapeutic glucocorticoids prevent bone loss but drive muscle wasting when administered in chronic polyarthritis.

Arthritis research & therapy·2019
Same author

Home visiting for first-time mothers and subsequent pregnancy spacing.

Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association·2016

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Substance use disorders (SUDs) are prevalent in adolescents.
  • Experiential coping mechanisms are crucial for understanding adolescent mental health.
  • The Constructive Thinking Inventory (CTI) measures cognitive styles related to coping.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the concurrent validity of the CTI in adolescents.
  • To examine clinical correlates of the CTI, including depression, anxiety, and conduct problems.
  • To determine if CTI scales can differentiate adolescents with and without SUDs.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 551 adolescents (aged 14-18) was studied.
  • Participants included those with and without SUDs based on DSM-IV criteria.

Related Experiment Videos

  • The CTI was correlated with measures of depression, anxiety, and conduct problems.

    • Main Results:

    • CTI scales showed concurrent validity with measures of psychological distress.
    • Behavioral Coping and Categorical Thinking scales of the CTI distinguished adolescents with SUDs from controls.
    • These findings remained significant after controlling for demographics and comorbid disorders.

    Conclusions:

    • The CTI demonstrates clinical utility in assessing adolescents with SUDs.
    • Specific CTI scales offer valuable insights for identifying and potentially treating adolescent SUDs.
    • The findings support the use of the CTI in clinical settings for adolescent populations.