Psychometric Evaluation of Self- and Collateral Timeline Follow-Back Reports of Drug and Alcohol Use in a Sample of Drug-Abusing and Conduct-Disordered Adolescents and Their Parents.

Donohue, Brad; Azrin, Nathan H.; Strada, Marilyn J.; Silver, N. Clayton; Teichner, Gordon; Murphy, Heather

doi:10.1037/0893-164x.18.2.184

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“…Youth provided information "since the last assessment" if a monthly assessment was missed. TLFB data collected from adolescents have good reliability and validity (Donohue et al, 2004(Donohue et al, , 2007Lewis-Esquerre et al, 2005;Waldron et al, 2001). The TLFB yielded the measure PDA from marijuana.…”

Section: Dsm-iv Substance Use Disorder Diagnoses and Symptomsmentioning

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Comparison of the Concurrent and Predictive Validity of Three Measures of Readiness to Change Marijuana Use in a Clinical Sample of Adolescents

Maisto¹,

Krenek²,

Chung³

et al. 2011

J. Stud. Alcohol Drugs

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ABSTRACT. Objective:The measurement of readiness to change has become common practice in alcohol and drug treatment of both adults and adolescents. Nevertheless, there is relatively little research on the validity of measures of readiness to change among treated adolescents. The purpose of this study was to compare three measures of readiness to change marijuana use commonly used in clinical research and practice with adolescents: the Readiness Ruler, the Stages of Change Readiness and Treatment Eagerness Scale (SOCRATES; Factors 1 and 2, Recognition and Taking Steps, respectively), and a staging algorithm. Method: The participants were 174 adolescents presenting for intensive outpatient alcohol and drug treatment who reported current marijuana use at the initial assessment. Evidence for concurrent validity was assessed by computing simple correlations among readiness measures, and correlations of each readiness measure with marijuana involvement (percentage of days abstinent in the last 30 days, problem severity score, and marijuana abuse and dependence symptom count [based on Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, criteria]) at both the initial/baseline assessment and at a 6-month follow-up assessment. Evidence for predictive validity was based on the results of multilevel regression models of the readiness measures in predicting frequency of marijuana use, symptoms, and problems at 6 months from the initial readiness assessment and then in predicting marijuana use, symptoms, and problems at 12 months from the readiness assessment at 6 months. Results: The results showed evidence for good concurrent and predictive validity for the ruler, the staging algorithm, and Taking Steps but poor evidence for the validity of Recognition. The ruler emerged as the measure with the most clinical utility when brevity and ease of administration are taken into account. Conclusions: Research and clinical implications of the fi ndings are discussed. (J. Stud. Alcohol Drugs, 72, 592-601, 2011)

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Section: Dsm-iv Substance Use Disorder Diagnoses and Symptomsmentioning

confidence: 94%

Comparison of the Concurrent and Predictive Validity of Three Measures of Readiness to Change Marijuana Use in a Clinical Sample of Adolescents

Maisto¹,

Krenek²,

Chung³

et al. 2011

J. Stud. Alcohol Drugs

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“…Typically, parent-adolescent agreement has been evaluated by comparing reports of (a) the incidence of adolescent substance use (i.e., whether it occurred), or (b) the frequency of use (Ciesla, Spear, & Skala, 1999;Donohue et al, 2004;Friedman, Glickman, & Morrissey, 1988;Langhinrichsen et al, 1990;Waldron, Slesnick, Brody, Turner, & Peterson, 2001;Williams, McDermitt, Bertrand, & Davis, 2003;Winters, Anderson, Bengston, Stinchfield, & Latimer, 2000). Within this area, some evaluations have been conducted in the general population; others in populations in which the adolescent is receiving substance abuse treatment.…”

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“…This latter population has been little studied, yet it is likely comprised of a much larger population of parents than that of parents with an adolescent in treatment. Even when aware of a substance use problem in their adolescent, parents often are reluctant to seek help, and if they seek treatment for the adolescent, they frequently do so only after an extended period of substance use (e.g., Donohue et al, 2004). During this time, the parent may be attempting to convince the adolescent to seek treatment, but the adolescent is uncooperative.…”

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Agreement Between Parent and Adolescent Reports of Adolescent Substance Use

McGillicuddy

Rychtarik

Morsheimer

et al. 2007

Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse

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This study examined the correspondence between parent and adolescent reports of the adolescent's substance use in a population of parents concerned about, and experiencing problems resulting from, their teen's substance use. Seventy-five parents and their adolescent (76% not in treatment; 24% in treatment) were interviewed separately regarding the teen's recent use of cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana, and other illicit drugs. Irrespective of adolescent treatment status, fair-to-good congruence was found on cigarette and marijuana use, alcohol use frequency, and overall substance use frequency. Poor congruence was found on the incidence of alcohol and other illicit drug use, and the quantity of alcohol consumed per drinking day. Multiple regression analysis revealed that poorer congruence on substance use frequency occurred when the teen was younger, when the parent scored low on monitoring and high on psychological distress, and when the parent used alcohol more frequently. Results indicate that parental awareness of teen substance use varies with the substance used and its measurement. In the absence of a cooperative teen, however, parental report of the frequency of adolescent substance use appears to serve as a fair-to-good proxy. KeywordsAdolescence; Parents; Adolescent substance abuse; Parent-adolescent agreement Although lifetime prevalence of alcohol and illicit drug use by teenagers is declining, many continue to initiate substance use, and levels of problematic use remain high (e.g., Johnston, O'Malley, Bachman, & Schulenberg, 2005). Adolescent substance use is a public health concern due to its association with physical injury, suicide, homicide, and other negative consequences (e.g., Sells & Blum, 1996). Further, an earlier onset of substance use is associated with adult diagnoses of alcohol and drug dependence (Grant & Dawson, 1998).Many studies have examined the parental role in the development of substance abuse and dependence (e.g., Curran & Chassin, 1996;Dobkin, Tremblay, & Sacchitelle, 1997;Kafka & London, 1991). Overall, parental factors seem to have a prominent role in the initiation and escalation of adolescent substance use and abuse. For example, evidence indicates that adolescent substance abuse is positively associated with parental substance abuse (e.g., Harford, Haack, & Spiegler, 1987;Velleman & Orford, 1993) and negatively associated with parental monitoring (e.g., Dishion, Patterson, & Reid, 1988;Reifman, Barnes, Dintcheff, Farrell, & Uhteg, 1998;Steinberg, Fletcher, & Darling, 1994 modify their parenting practices when they learn their child is using substances, and the changes can lead to reduced adolescent substance use (e.g., Duncan, 1978;Stice & Barrera, 1995). Therefore, the level of accurate information parents possess regarding whether, and how heavily their adolescent is using substances, is important. Further, data on the predictors of increased parent-adolescent agreement may be informative in the development of parent training programs, and in research accounts that...

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“…The TLFB has been shown to have good concurrent validity in measuring marijuana use among conduct-disordered adolescents (Donohue et al, 2004). A 90-day TLFB was collected at both baseline and follow-up.…”

Section: Timeline Follow-back (Tlfb)-timelinementioning

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The Marijuana Ladder: Measuring motivation to change marijuana use in incarcerated adolescents

Slavet

Stein

Colby

et al. 2006

Drug and Alcohol Dependence

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The purpose of this study was to determine if a modified version of the Contemplation Ladder, a measure of motivation to change marijuana use among incarcerated adolescents (Marijuana Ladder; ML), was related to marijuana use and treatment engagement. Participants (N = 122) in this study were all incarcerated at a state juvenile correctional facility in the Northeast. Adolescents were assessed at the beginning of their incarceration, 2 months into their incarceration, and 3 months after their release. There was a significant negative relationship between ML scores and marijuana use and a significant positive relationship between ML scores and treatment engagement. When controlling for prior marijuana use and age, ML scores at baseline significantly added to the prediction of marijuana use and treatment engagement among incarcerated adolescents. Results support the concurrent validity and the predictive validity of the ML. This measure has the potential to provide important information for Juvenile Justice Facilities that might aid in treatment planning and discharge planning for incarcerated adolescents. In addition, researchers may find a quick visual analog measure of motivation to change marijuana use with good psychometric properties useful.

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Psychometric Evaluation of Self- and Collateral Timeline Follow-Back Reports of Drug and Alcohol Use in a Sample of Drug-Abusing and Conduct-Disordered Adolescents and Their Parents.

Cited by 80 publications

References 28 publications

Comparison of the Concurrent and Predictive Validity of Three Measures of Readiness to Change Marijuana Use in a Clinical Sample of Adolescents

Comparison of the Concurrent and Predictive Validity of Three Measures of Readiness to Change Marijuana Use in a Clinical Sample of Adolescents

Agreement Between Parent and Adolescent Reports of Adolescent Substance Use

The Marijuana Ladder: Measuring motivation to change marijuana use in incarcerated adolescents

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