Psychometric properties of the MAST and two briefer versions.

Zung, Burton J.

doi:10.15288/jsa.1979.40.845

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“…Internalconsistency reliability estimates (Cronbach, 1951) for the five multi-item measures included in the study were .60 or higher: short-MAST (.85), AUDIT (.85), CAGE (.64), SDRS-5 (.61), and computer anxiety (.72). These reliabilities are comparable to those reported in previous studies for identical or similar measures when administered by paper and pencil (Hays et aI., 1989;Meier & Lambert, 1991;Selzer et aI., 1975;Zung, 1979), although the estimated internal-consistency reliability of the CAGE was notably higher in a previous study (Fleming & Barry, 1991). Reaction of respondents to the computer interview was generally very favorable.…”

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confidence: 88%

A Microcomputer Assessment System (MAS) for administering computer-based surveys: Preliminary results from administration to clients at an impaired-driver treatment program

Gillogly

Hill

Lewis

et al. 1992

Behavior Research Methods, Instruments, & Computers

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The Microcomputer Assessment System (MAS), written in C language, allows a researcher to design and administer computer-based surveys by manipulating ASCII text files and requires no knowledge of a traditional programming language. The system was designed to provide maximum user flexibility: MAS allows both multiple-choice and open-ended (fill-in) questions and allows control over text color, allowable answers, and summary output. MAS also assesses response latency and includes support for random assignment of different instruments to respondents. MAS runs under MS-DOS 3.0 or higher, requires 640K of RAM, a color screen (EGA or better), and an extended keyboard. Preliminary results from an application of MAS to a sample of 121 clients at an impaired-driver treatment program are summarized.Self-reports of alcohol use have widespread application in impaired-driver treatment programs because other satisfactory and practical measures are generally unavailable (cf. Sobell, Maisto, Sobell, & Cooper, 1979; Williams, Aitken, & Malin, 1985). Alcohol-use self-reports may be influenced by the nature of response options offered (Hesselbrock, Babor, Hesselbrock, Meyer, & Workman, 1983;Poikolainen & Karkkainen, 1985), the nature of the setting in which they are given (Gfroerer, 1985), and whether reports are about use of alcohol in specific settings or generic use (Hilton, 1986). Babor, Stephens, and Marlatt (1987, p. 420) concluded that "alcohol research would benefit from a new generation of methodological research directed at procedures that enhance the validity of verbal report data.... The use of computerized assessments may yield more valid data ... than other techniques." Clearly, there is a need to examine altematives to traditional paper-and-pencil surveys that will minimize errors of measurement of alcohol use (Allen & Skinner, 1987;Skinner & Allen, 1983).We have developed a data-collection program that allows a researcher to design and administer computerPreparation of this article was supported in part by Grant 07852 from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of RAND or the sponsor. The authors appreciate the comments of five anonymous reviewers on an earlier version of this manuscript. Thanks are due to Karen Boseker for outstanding secretarial support. Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to R. D. Hays, RAND, 1700 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90407-2138. based surveys by manipulating ASCII text files and that requires no knowledge of a traditional programming language. This paper summarizes the development of the program and preliminary results of its use in a pilot sample of 121 clients at a treatment program for persons convicted of impaired driving. FEATURES OF NUCROCOMPUTER ASSESSMENT SYSTEMBecause of the flux in the state of the art of microcomputer programs for survey administration and our desire to tailor a program to our specifications and ensure quality control, we dec...

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confidence: 88%

A Microcomputer Assessment System (MAS) for administering computer-based surveys: Preliminary results from administration to clients at an impaired-driver treatment program

Gillogly

Hill

Lewis

et al. 1992

Behavior Research Methods, Instruments, & Computers

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“…The MAST was originally conceptualized as a screening tool, but is also used extensively as a severity index for alcohol abuse and dependence (Zung, 1979;Hotch et al, 1983;Mischke and Venneri, 1987;Harburg et al, 1988). A score of 6 or above on the measure indicates serious difficulties with alcohol use ("problem drinking").…”

Section: Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (Mast)mentioning

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Direct and indirect forms of non-suicidal self-injury: Evidence for a distinction

Germain

Hooley

2012

Psychiatry Research

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Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) involves deliberate acts (such as cutting) that directly damage the body but occur without suicidal intent. However, other non-suicidal behaviors that involve people mistreating or abusing themselves but that do not deliberately and directly damage bodily tissue may have much in common with NSSI. Such 'indirect' methods of self-injury might include involvement in abusive relationships, substance abuse, risky or reckless behavior, or eating disordered behavior. Using a community sample (N=156) we compared individuals engaging in NSSI (n=50), indirect (non-suicidal) self-injurers (n=38), and healthy controls (n=68) on a range of clinical and personality characteristics. As predicted, non-suicidal selfinjurers and indirect self-injurers showed more pathology than healthy controls on all measures.Comparisons of the NSSI and the Indirect self-injury groups revealed no significant differences on measures of dissociation, aggression, impulsivity, self-esteem, negative temperament, depressive symptoms, and borderline personality disorder. However, compared to people who engaged only in indirect forms of self-injury, those who engaged in NSSI were more self-critical, had higher scores on a measure of suicide proneness, and had a history of more suicide attempts.The findings suggest that NSSI and indirect self-injury are best viewed as separate and distinct clinical phenomena.Key Words = DSM-5, non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), deliberate self-harm, suicide, borderline personality disorder, self-criticism.NSSI and Indirect Self--Injury 3 3

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“…In the initial visit, participants completed the short form of the Michigan Alcohol Screening Test (S-MAST; Selzer, Vinokur, & van Rooijan, 1975;Zung, 1979). The S-MAST presents 13 indicators of problematic alcohol consequences that participants rate as having experienced or not.…”

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Predictors of drinking immediacy following daily sadness: An application of survival analysis to experience sampling data

Hussong

2007

Addictive Behaviors

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Previous studies of daily assessments show modest mood-drinking covariation as a function of gender and coping motives; however previous analyses also assume a fixed interval across all individuals in the onset of drinking following negative mood. The current study used survival analysis and experience sampling methods to test whether gender and coping motives predicted shorter sadness-to-drinking intervals among those with greater alcohol-related drinking consequences. A sample of 85 college students (46% male; 78% Caucasian) completed daily assessments over 28 days. Survival analyses showed that women drank more on days following elevated sadness when they reported being motivated to drink to cope and having experienced alcohol-related consequences. For men, the two groups showing greater drinking risk following days of elevated sadness did not report alcohol-related consequences, with those reporting the presence of coping motives showing the greatest risk. Implications of these findings for self-medication mechanisms are discussed.

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Psychometric properties of the MAST and two briefer versions.

Cited by 87 publications

References 14 publications

A Microcomputer Assessment System (MAS) for administering computer-based surveys: Preliminary results from administration to clients at an impaired-driver treatment program

A Microcomputer Assessment System (MAS) for administering computer-based surveys: Preliminary results from administration to clients at an impaired-driver treatment program

Direct and indirect forms of non-suicidal self-injury: Evidence for a distinction

Predictors of drinking immediacy following daily sadness: An application of survival analysis to experience sampling data

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