Fitting a Two‐Parameter Logistic Item Response Model to Clarify the Psychometric Properties of the Drug Use Screening Inventory for Adolescent Alcohol and Drug Abusers

Kirisci, Levent; Tarter, Ralph E.; Hsu, Tse-Chi

doi:10.1111/j.1530-0277.1994.tb01433.x

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“…The tool is copyright so permission for the use of the instrument was taken from the owner. Validity and reliability of the DUSI-R have been documented [22, 23]. For the use of the tool in Nepalese context, first forward translation (from English to Nepali) then backward translation (Nepali to English) was done.…”

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Age of onset of substance use and psychosocial problems among individuals with substance use disorders

2017

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BackgroundSubstance use is generally initiated in adolescence or early adulthood and is commonly associated with several physical, psychological, emotional and social problems. The objective of this study is to assess the age of onset of substance use differences on psychosocial problems among individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) residing in drug rehabilitation centers.MethodsA descriptive cross sectional research design was carried out. Probability Proportional to Size (PPS) sampling technique was used to select the drug rehabilitation centers and all the respondents meeting the inclusion criteria of the selected seven rehabilitation centers were taken as a sample and comprised of 221 diagnosed individuals with SUDs. A semi structured self administered questionnaires were used to collect the information regarding demographic and substance use related characteristics. A standard tool Drug Use Screening Inventory-Revised (DUSI-R) was used to assess the psychosocial problems among individuals with SUDs. Data were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Multivariate general linear model (MANOVA and MANCOVA) was used to evaluate differences in psychosocial problems between early vs late onset substance users.ResultThe age of onset of substance use was significantly associated with psychosocial problems. The mean psychosocial problem scores were higher in early onset substance user (17 years or younger) than late onset substance user (18 years or higher) in various domains of DUSI-R even after controlling confounding factors. The two groups (early vs late) differed significantly in relation to age, gender, occupational status, current types of substance use, frequency of use, mode of substance use and relapse history.ConclusionThe study indicated that early onset substance users are at higher risk for psychosocial problems in various areas of life such as Behavior Pattern, Psychiatric disorder, Family system, Peer relationship, Leisure/Recreation and Work adjustment compared to late onset substance users. It highlights the need for early prevention, screening, and timely intervention among those individuals.

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Age of onset of substance use and psychosocial problems among individuals with substance use disorders

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“…The Drug Use Screening Inventory (DUSI) (Tarter, 1990, Tarter and Hegedus, 1991, Tarter et al, 1992) is designed to screen for alcohol or drug use and problems among teenagers and has demonstrated good reliability, discriminate validity, and sensitivity and has published normative cutoff scores (Kirisci et al, 1995, Kirisci et al, 1994, Tarter et al, 1994, Tarter et al, 1997, Tarter et al, 1992, Tarter et al, 1995). A total score combines all 15 items from the substance use scale (assessing the degree of involvement and severity of consequences from alcohol and drug use), three alcohol or drug items on the school performance adjustment scale, and one additional aggression item assessing the clinically predictive problem of breaking things or getting into fights while under the influence of alcohol or drugs (Shaffer et al, 1996).…”

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Sensation seeking as risk factor for suicidal ideation and suicide attempts in adolescence

Ortin

Lake

Kleinman

et al. 2012

Journal of Affective Disorders

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Background High sensation seeking in adolescence is associated with engagement in risk-taking behaviors, especially substance use. Although depressed adolescents are prone to increased risk-taking, and suicidal behavior can be considered within the spectrum of risk-taking behaviors, the relationships between sensation seeking, depression, and suicidal behavior have not been explored. Methods A self-report questionnaire assessing sensation seeking, depression, substance use problems, and suicidal ideation and suicide attempts was completed by 9th- through 12th-grade students (n=2189) in six New York State high-schools from 2002 through 2004. Logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine main and interaction effects between sensation seeking and the four clinical variables. Results High sensation seeking was positively associated with depressive symptoms and substance use problems. The main effects of sensation seeking on suicidal ideation and suicide attempts remained significant after controlling for depression and substance use. The association between sensation seeking and suicide attempts was moderated by substance use problems. Limitations The schools were suburban and predominantly white, limiting the generalizability of the results. Other mental disorders with potential implications for sensation seeking and for suicidal behavior, such as bipolar disorders, were not assessed. Conclusions The finding that sensation seeking makes an independent contribution to the risk of suicidal ideation and attempts is consistent with findings in literature on novelty seeking and impulsivity. The associations between sensation seeking, depressive symptoms and suicidal behavior may be compatible with the presence of an underlying temperamental dysregulation. Screening for sensation seeking may contribute to the reduction of adolescent suicide risk.

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“…Reliability and validity of the DUSI-R have been documented (Kirisci, Mezzich, & Tarter, 1995; Kirisci, Tarter, & Hsu, 1994). Taking approximately 15 minutes to complete this inventory quantifies severity of problems in 10 domains: 1) Substance Use, 2) Health Status, 3) Behavior Problems, 4) Psychiatric Disorder, 5) School Performance, 6) Family System, 7) Work Adjustment, 8) Peer Relationships, 9) Social Competence, and, 10) Leisure/recreation.…”

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Multivariate comparison of male and female adolescent substance abusers with accompanying legal problems

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Kirisci

Mezzich

et al. 2011

Journal of Criminal Justice

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Purpose-The factors that distinguish adolescent male and female substance abusers with and without legal problems were investigated.Method-Youths (N = 4,071) admitted for substance abuse treatment were administered the revised Drug Use Screening Inventory (DUSI-R) to measure severity of health, behavior, and social adjustment problems.Results-Legal problems were more frequent among boys; however, severity of disturbance was greater in girls on 9 of 10 scales. Substance abusing girls and boys with legal problems reported more severe behavior, substance abuse, family adjustment, and peer relationship problems than substance abusing peers without legal problems. Quality of peer relationship mediated the association of family dysfunction, substance abuse and behavior problems with legal problems in boys only.Conclusions-Gender and legal status both need to be taken into account to potentiate treatment prognosis of substance abusing youths.

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Fitting a Two‐Parameter Logistic Item Response Model to Clarify the Psychometric Properties of the Drug Use Screening Inventory for Adolescent Alcohol and Drug Abusers

Cited by 55 publications

References 19 publications

Age of onset of substance use and psychosocial problems among individuals with substance use disorders

Age of onset of substance use and psychosocial problems among individuals with substance use disorders

Sensation seeking as risk factor for suicidal ideation and suicide attempts in adolescence

Multivariate comparison of male and female adolescent substance abusers with accompanying legal problems

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