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Predictive validity of four nicotine dependence measures in a college sample
- Source :
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Drug & Alcohol Dependence . Feb2007, Vol. 87 Issue 1, p10-19. 10p. - Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- Abstract: Background: The present study compared the predictive and incremental validity of four commonly used dependence measures (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-IV [DSM-IV] nicotine dependence criteria, Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence [FTND], Hooked On Nicotine Checklist [HONC], Nicotine Dependence Syndrome Scale [NDSS]) in a first year college sample reporting light smoking patterns. Methods: Nicotine dependence measures were administered at the end of the first semester and follow-up smoking behavior (i.e. continued smoking, quantity, frequency, and length of abstinence) was assessed at the end of the first and second academic years. Results: Higher levels of dependence as measured by the HONC and DSM-IV predicted smoking behavior at both follow-up assessments. While higher scores on some of the NDSS factors predicted heavier smoking behavior during follow-up assessments, higher scores on other NDSS factors predicted lighter smoking behavior. The DSM-IV, NDSS-priority, and HONC measures provided some evidence for incremental validity. Higher dependence scores on all four measures were related to shorter lengths of smoking abstinence. Conclusions: The four dependence measures were differentially related to smoking behavior outcomes in a light smoking sample. These findings suggest that nicotine dependence can predict a variety of smoking behaviors in light smokers. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
- Subjects :
- *NICOTINE
*SMOKING
*CIGARETTE smokers
*ORAL habits
*TOBACCO use
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03768716
- Volume :
- 87
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Drug & Alcohol Dependence
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 23671541
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2006.07.005