2024
Psychometric evaluation of the Self-Report Habit Index for assessing habitual e-cigarette use behavior in high school adolescents
Morean M, Davis D, Kong G, Bold K, Talley A, Krishnan-Sarin S. Psychometric evaluation of the Self-Report Habit Index for assessing habitual e-cigarette use behavior in high school adolescents. Drug And Alcohol Dependence Reports 2024, 12: 100251. PMID: 39050698, PMCID: PMC11267024, DOI: 10.1016/j.dadr.2024.100251.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSelf-Report Habit IndexE-cigarette dependencePsychometric propertiesInternal reliabilityUse behaviorsE-cigarette use behaviorsE-cigarette useHabit IndexLatent factor structureSolid psychometric propertiesHigh school adolescentsE-cigarette flavorsFactor structureConnecticut high schoolsMeasurement invarianceBetween-group differencesHigh school studentsE-cigarettesHabitual behaviorPsychometric evaluationSelf-reportHabitual usePast-month e-cigarette useNicotine-freeVaping frequencyDevelopment and Psychometric Evaluation of a Novel Measure of Nicotine E-cigarette Withdrawal for Use With Adolescents and Young Adults
Morean M, Rajeshkumar L, Krishnan-Sarin S. Development and Psychometric Evaluation of a Novel Measure of Nicotine E-cigarette Withdrawal for Use With Adolescents and Young Adults. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2024, ntae095. PMID: 38695371, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntae095.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNicotine withdrawalNegative affectWithdrawal ScaleE-cigarette dependenceCessation attemptsRetrospective measuresPsychometric evaluationYoung adultsIncremental validity analysesNicotine product usePreliminary psychometric evaluationPsychometrically-sound measureScalar measurement invarianceE-cigarette useE-cigarettesNicotine e-cigarettesWithdrawal itemsWithdrawal scoresMeasurement invariancePsychometric propertiesConcurrent validityInternal reliabilityPhysical symptomsNicotineNegative physical symptoms
2022
The Modified E-Cigarette Evaluation Questionnaire: Psychometric Evaluation of an Adapted Version of the Modified Cigarette Evaluation Questionnaire for Use With Adults Who Use Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems
Morean ME, Bold KW. The Modified E-Cigarette Evaluation Questionnaire: Psychometric Evaluation of an Adapted Version of the Modified Cigarette Evaluation Questionnaire for Use With Adults Who Use Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2022, 24: 1396-1404. PMID: 35271732, PMCID: PMC9356680, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntac062.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsModified Cigarette Evaluation QuestionnaireCigarette Evaluation QuestionnaireAversive effectsEvaluation questionnaireE-cigarettesInternal consistencyGroup differencesSmoking cessation attemptElectronic nicotine delivery systemsExclusive e-cigarette usersConcurrent validityNicotine delivery systemsE-cigarette useMulti-item subscalesE-cigarette usersPsychometric propertiesCurrent smokersCigarette smokingExploratory/confirmatory factor analysisExcellent internal consistencyCessation attemptsFour-factor structureParticipant subgroupsSubjective effectsPsychometric evaluation
2019
Psychometric evaluation of the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS)Nicotine Dependence Item Bankfor use with electronic cigarettes
Morean M, Krishnan-Sarin S, Sussman S, Foulds J, Fishbein H, Grana R, O’Malley S. Psychometric evaluation of the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS)Nicotine Dependence Item Bankfor use with electronic cigarettes. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2019, 22: 2123-2123. PMID: 31254382, PMCID: PMC7593357, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntz095.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2018
Psychometric Evaluation of the E-cigarette Dependence Scale
Morean M, Krishnan-Sarin S, Sussman S, Foulds J, Fishbein H, Grana R, O’Malley S. Psychometric Evaluation of the E-cigarette Dependence Scale. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2018, 21: 1556-1564. PMID: 29301008, PMCID: PMC6821314, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntx271.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsE-cigarette useE-cigarette dependence scalesE-cigarettesE-cigarette usersE-cigarette dependenceNicotine dependenceCigarette smoking statusCurrent cigarette smoking statusDaily e-cigarette usersDependence ScaleExclusive e-cigarette usersConvergent validityLiquid nicotine contentSmoking statusCigarette smokersQuit attemptsLeast weeklyNicotine concentrationsUse outcomesPsychometric evaluationTest-criterion relationshipsCigarettesAnonymous surveyStrong psychometric propertiesSmokers
2015
The Yale Craving Scale: Development and psychometric properties
Rojewski AM, Morean ME, Toll BA, McKee SA, Krishnan-Sarin S, Green BG, Bartoshuk LM, O’Malley S. The Yale Craving Scale: Development and psychometric properties. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2015, 154: 158-166. PMID: 26183404, PMCID: PMC4834029, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2015.06.040.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCeiling effectsPsychometric evaluationCraving ScaleDrinking scoresTreatment-seeking smokersInternal consistencyGood internal consistencyHeavy drinkersSmokingGroup comparisonsDrinking urgesStudy sampleDrinking outcomesSensation intensitySubjective cravingLabeled Magnitude ScaleCigarettesPsychometric propertiesScoresCurrent studyLatent factor structureTest-criterion relationshipsSound scaleSmokersDependent population
2013
The Subjective Effects of Alcohol Scale: Development and Psychometric Evaluation of a Novel Assessment Tool for Measuring Subjective Response to Alcohol
Morean M, Corbin W, Treat T. The Subjective Effects of Alcohol Scale: Development and Psychometric Evaluation of a Novel Assessment Tool for Measuring Subjective Response to Alcohol. Psychological Assessment 2013, 25: 780-795. PMID: 23647036, PMCID: PMC3822039, DOI: 10.1037/a0032542.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubjective Effects of Alcohol ScaleEffects of Alcohol ScaleAlcohol administration studyBlood alcohol curveAlcohol ScaleSubjective effectsSubjective responsesAcute alcohol effectsAlcohol-related outcomesAlcohol-related problemsConfirmatory factor analysisEffects of drinkingAdministration studiesAlcohol expectanciesMeasuring subjective responsesBeverage conditionAlcohol curveIntegration of findingsAlcohol effectsDrinking episodesHigh arousalLow arousalPsychometric evaluationHeavy drinkingAlcohol use
2012
The Anticipated Effects of Alcohol Scale: Development and Psychometric Evaluation of a Novel Assessment Tool for Measuring Alcohol Expectancies
Morean M, Corbin W, Treat T. The Anticipated Effects of Alcohol Scale: Development and Psychometric Evaluation of a Novel Assessment Tool for Measuring Alcohol Expectancies. Psychological Assessment 2012, 24: 1008-1023. PMID: 22708572, PMCID: PMC3915927, DOI: 10.1037/a0028982.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBlood alcohol curveEffects of Alcohol ScaleAlcohol ScalePsychometric evaluationAlcohol effectsAlcohol-related problemsAlcohol-related outcomesTest-criterion relationshipsBinge drinking statusOutcomes of drinkingConfirmatory factor analysisNumber of drinksSample of effectsInternal consistency coefficientAnticipated effectsTest-retestAlcohol expectanciesHeavy drinkingDrinking statusAlcohol curveMeasure developmentDrinking individualsPilot dataSurvey studyEpisode length