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The Situational Confidence Questionnaire (Heroin).

J G Barber1, B K Cooper, N Heather

  • 1Social Work Department, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia.

The International Journal of the Addictions
|May 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Researchers developed the Situational Confidence Questionnaire for heroin users (SCQ-Heroin), a reliable tool for assessing drug use triggers. Findings support its use in understanding and addressing heroin addiction factors.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Addiction Science
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Heroin addiction presents significant challenges in treatment and relapse prevention.
  • Assessing situational triggers for heroin use is crucial for developing effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To derive and validate a psychometrically sound instrument for measuring situational confidence among heroin users.
  • To identify specific factors influencing heroin use in different contexts.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a 22-item Situational Confidence Questionnaire for heroin users (SCQ-Heroin).
  • Internal consistency and test-retest reliability analyses.
  • Construct and discriminant validation using the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-SF).
  • Factor analysis to determine the underlying structure of the questionnaire.

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Main Results:

  • The SCQ-Heroin demonstrated good internal consistency and acceptable test-retest reliability.
  • Significant correlations between SCQ-Heroin subscales and the BDI-SF supported construct and discriminant validity.
  • Factor analysis identified a three-factor structure: coping with arousal, casual usage, and coping with negative emotions.

Conclusions:

  • The SCQ-Heroin is a reliable and valid measure for assessing situational confidence in heroin users.
  • The identified factors provide insight into the psychological mechanisms underlying heroin use.
  • This tool can aid clinicians in tailoring interventions for heroin addiction treatment.