2012
The Factor Structure and Concurrent Validity of the Early Maladaptive Schema Questionnaire: Research Version
Samuel D, Ball S. The Factor Structure and Concurrent Validity of the Early Maladaptive Schema Questionnaire: Research Version. Cognitive Therapy And Research 2012, 37: 150-159. DOI: 10.1007/s10608-012-9439-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMaladaptive schemasFactor structureConcurrent validityEarly Maladaptive Schema QuestionnaireEarly maladaptive schemasConfirmatory factor analytic techniquesSelf-report questionnairesFour-factor solutionFactor analytic techniquesNegative beliefsSchema QuestionnaireExploratory factor analysisPartial supportPersonality pathologySubstance useAvailable chart dataPrevious researchFactor analysisLower order structureSchemaValidityResearch versionQuestionnaireAnalytic techniques
2009
Construct, concurrent and predictive validity of the URICA: Data from two multi-site clinical trials
Field CA, Adinoff B, Harris TR, Ball SA, Carroll KM. Construct, concurrent and predictive validity of the URICA: Data from two multi-site clinical trials. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2009, 101: 115-123. PMID: 19157723, PMCID: PMC3097110, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2008.12.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPredictive validityCommitted actionRhode Island Change AssessmentRole of motivationEffect of motivationBrief motivational interventionMotivational enhancement therapyComposite scoreTreatment outcomesConfirmatory factor analysisAlcohol dependenceDrug Abuse Clinical Trials NetworkClinical trialsMotivational interventionEnhancement therapyMotivational interviewingAlcohol-dependent patientsFactor structureAddiction severityMulti-site clinical trialSubstance useClinical Trials NetworkConstruct validityTreatment retentionURICA
2000
A general system for evaluating therapist adherence and competence in psychotherapy research in the addictions
Carroll K, Nich C, Sifry R, Nuro K, Frankforter T, Ball S, Fenton L, Rounsaville B. A general system for evaluating therapist adherence and competence in psychotherapy research in the addictions. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2000, 57: 225-238. PMID: 10661673, DOI: 10.1016/s0376-8716(99)00049-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTherapist adherenceRandomized clinical trialsSubstance use disordersDrug abuse treatmentYale AdherenceClinical trialsPharmacotherapy researchUse disordersBehavioral treatmentAbuse treatmentClinical researchAdherenceTreatmentComparison treatmentCompetence scoresExcellent reliabilityAddictionDiscriminant validityCompetence ScaleFactor structurePsychotherapy research
1999
Factor Replicability and Validity of the Temperament and Character Inventory in Substance Dependent Patients
Ball S, Tennen H, Kranzler H. Factor Replicability and Validity of the Temperament and Character Inventory in Substance Dependent Patients. Psychological Assessment 1999, 11: 514-524. DOI: 10.1037/1040-3590.11.4.514.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOriginal factor structureCharacter InventoryFactor structureRelated personality dimensionsHigh Novelty SeekingSubstance-dependent patientsHarm avoidancePsychopathology indicatorsNovelty seekingCommunity sampleSelf-TranscendencePersonality dimensionsDependent individualsSubstance useTemperamentReliable factorsOutpatient alcoholFactor replicabilityOpioid-dependent individualsPredictable wayClinical samplesInventoryIndividualsValiditySeeking