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Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses of the Brief Symptom Inventory among substance abusers
L A Benishek1, C M Hayes, K J Bieschke
1Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122-6085, USA. benishek@aol.com
Journal of Substance Abuse
|December 17, 1998
Summary
The Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI) may not accurately measure nine distinct psychological distress dimensions in substance abusers. A single factor, representing global distress, best fit the data in this study.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Addiction Research
Background:
- The Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI) is a widely used tool for assessing psychological and somatic distress.
- Concerns exist regarding the BSI's ability to differentiate its nine proposed dimensions, particularly within substance abuse populations.
- Previous research has not confirmed the BSI's factor structure in individuals with substance use disorders.
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