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Using adapted short MASTs for assessing parental alcoholism: reliability and validity.

T M Crews¹, K J Sher

¹University of Missouri, Columbia.

Alcoholism, Clinical and Experimental Research

|June 1, 1992

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Area of Science:

Psychometrics
Alcoholism Research
Family Studies

Background:

Adapted versions of the Short Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (SMAST) exist for assessing parental alcohol abuse.
Limited psychometric data has been available for these adapted forms (F-SMAST and M-SMAST).

Purpose of the Study:

To comprehensively evaluate the psychometric properties of the father's (F-SMAST) and mother's (M-SMAST) adapted Short Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test.
To assess the reliability and validity of these instruments in a college population.

Main Methods:

Analysis of five related studies utilizing college student samples.
Evaluation of internal consistency, temporal stability, and sibling-rater reliability for the F-SMAST.
Assessment of F-SMAST validity through convergence with interview measures and parallel self-report instruments.
Comparison of full and shortened (nine-item) versions of the F-SMAST and M-SMAST.

Main Results:

The F-SMAST demonstrated good to excellent reliability across multiple dimensions.
F-SMAST validity was supported by convergence with established assessment methods.
Shortened nine-item versions of both F-SMAST and M-SMAST showed improved reliability and validity.
Overall, the adapted SMASTs appear to be reliable and valid measures.

Conclusions:

The father's (F-SMAST) and mother's (M-SMAST) adapted Short Michigan Alcoholism Screening Tests are reliable and valid tools.
These instruments are suitable for researchers and clinicians assessing parental alcoholism history.
Shortened versions may offer enhanced psychometric performance.

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