2024
Psychometric Evaluation of the Modified E-cigarette Evaluation Questionnaire for Use With High School Adolescents and Young Adults
Morean M. Psychometric Evaluation of the Modified E-cigarette Evaluation Questionnaire for Use With High School Adolescents and Young Adults. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2024, 26: 1420-1428. PMID: 38605432, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntae076.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchModified Cigarette Evaluation QuestionnaireFour-factor structureBetween-group differencesMeasurement invarianceConcurrent relationshipsYoung adultsInternal consistencyEvidence of concurrent validitySubjective responsesFive-factor structureTest-criterion relationshipsPsychometrically-sound measureScalar measurement invarianceEffects of e-cigarette useNicotine e-cigarettesHigh school adolescentsCraving reductionFive-FactorEvaluation questionnaireSubjective effectsVaping frequencyE-cigarette useReduced aversionScalar invariancePsychometric properties
2022
The Modified Cigarette Evaluation Questionnaire: Psychometric properties of the originally-proposed five-factor structure and a novel four-factor structure for use with adults who currently smoke cigarettes
Morean M, Bold K. The Modified Cigarette Evaluation Questionnaire: Psychometric properties of the originally-proposed five-factor structure and a novel four-factor structure for use with adults who currently smoke cigarettes. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2022, 241: 109684. PMID: 36371995, PMCID: PMC9772171, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2022.109684.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsModified Cigarette Evaluation QuestionnaireCigarette Evaluation QuestionnaireGroup differencesPsychometric propertiesSmoking-related characteristicsEvaluation questionnaireSmoking characteristicsAversive effectsFour-factor structurePrior trialsParticipant subgroupsKey psychometric propertiesLatent factor structureStrong psychometric propertiesFive-factor structureAdultsInternal consistencyCigarettesTest-criterion validitySecondary testFactor structureReplication sampleAdditional researchMeasurement invarianceFour-factor solutionThe 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
2018
Assessing nicotine dependence in adolescent E-cigarette users: The 4-item Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Nicotine Dependence Item Bank for electronic cigarettes
Morean ME, Krishnan-Sarin S, S O'Malley S. Assessing nicotine dependence in adolescent E-cigarette users: The 4-item Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Nicotine Dependence Item Bank for electronic cigarettes. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2018, 188: 60-63. PMID: 29753155, PMCID: PMC6983293, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2018.03.029.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsE-cigarette usersNicotine dependenceRisk factorsAdolescent e-cigarette usersE-cigarette useE-cigarette use onsetPotential risk factorsDependence symptomsNicotine dependence symptomsE-liquid usePast-month cigarette smokingNicotine e-liquidPast-month e-cigarette usersInternal consistencySchool-based surveyCigarette smokingSmoking cigarettesGood internal consistencyIndependent sample t-testCigarette dependenceAdolescent e-cigarette useE-cigarettesElectronic cigarettesUse onsetPROMIS
2016
The Short Form Vaping Consequences Questionnaire: Psychometric Properties of a Measure of Vaping Expectancies for Use With Adult E-cigarette Users
Morean M, L’Insalata A. The Short Form Vaping Consequences Questionnaire: Psychometric Properties of a Measure of Vaping Expectancies for Use With Adult E-cigarette Users. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2016, 19: 215-221. PMID: 27613904, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntw205.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsE-cigarette usersTest-criterion relationshipsAdult e-cigarette usersNegative reinforcementInternal consistencyConsequences QuestionnaireSmoking expectanciesDual usersPositive reinforcementAppetite/weight controlMeasurement invarianceAssociated with positive reinforcementPast-month e-cigarette usersSmoking Consequences QuestionnairePsychometrically sound measureScalar measurement invarianceVaping outcomesConfirmatory factor analysisUnivariate general linear modelSmoking statusAnonymous surveyPsychometric analysisPsychometric propertiesE-cigarettesNegative consequences
2015
Positive Drinking Consequences Are Associated With Alcohol Use and Alcohol-Related Problems Among Veterans Seeking Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder
Morean M, Cooney J. Positive Drinking Consequences Are Associated With Alcohol Use and Alcohol-Related Problems Among Veterans Seeking Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder. Substance Use & Misuse 2015, 50: 1383-1389. PMID: 26452402, DOI: 10.3109/10826084.2015.1013133.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPositive Drinking Consequences QuestionnairePositive drinking consequencesAlcohol-related problemsDrinking consequencesAlcohol usePre-treatment alcohol useTreatment-seeking veteransAssociated with alcohol useVeterans seeking treatmentBehavior of veteransRates of heavy drinkingPretreatment drinkingAlcohol expectanciesIncremental validityUndergraduate sampleConsequences QuestionnaireAlcohol problemsDrinking behaviorAlcohol treatmentClinical populationsHeavy drinkingProgram intakeInternal consistencyAssociated with increased ratesDisordered backgroundThe 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
2008
Subjective alcohol effects and drinking behavior: The relative influence of early response and acquired tolerance
Morean M, Corbin W. Subjective alcohol effects and drinking behavior: The relative influence of early response and acquired tolerance. Addictive Behaviors 2008, 33: 1306-1313. PMID: 18619740, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2008.06.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubjective alcohol responsesRutgers Alcohol Problem IndexDrinking outcomesDrinking behaviorPredictive of drinking outcomesAssess alcohol useIncremental validityAlcohol responsesAlcohol effectsQuestionnaire-RevisedSelf-ratingsSedative responsePsychometric propertiesSedative effectsAlcohol useInternal consistencyAcquired toleranceProblem IndexRevised versionAssociated with useUnique variablesDrinkingOnline surveyModified versionEarly response