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Positive and negative metacognitions about alcohol: Validity of the Norwegian PAMS and NAMS
Arne Garvik Janssen1, Leif Edward Ottesen Kennair1, Roger Hagen1
1Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Department of Psychology, Norway.
Abstract:
A growing body of research has demonstrated that metacognitions are associated with alcohol use and other addictive behaviours. In the present study (N = 588), we investigated the validity of the Positive Alcohol Metacognitions Scale (PAMS) and the Negative Alcohol Metacognitions Scale (NAMS). The results supported two-factor solutions for both the PAMS and NAMS, but three items from the PAMS were deleted. These metacognitive measures distinguished between participants in low, moderate, and high-risk groups. Significant correlations were observed with alcohol use, and both PAMS and NAMS were unique significant predictors of alcohol use whilst controlling for demographics and negative affect. The validity of the Norwegian versions of PAMS and NAMS confirm previous findings and provide further support for the importance of metacognitions in alcohol use.
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