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 symptomsPsychometric 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
2017
Alcohol Stimulation and Sedation: a Critical Review of the Biphasic Alcohol Effects Scale
Boyd S, Corbin W, Morean M, Martin C. Alcohol Stimulation and Sedation: a Critical Review of the Biphasic Alcohol Effects Scale. Current Addiction Reports 2017, 4: 209-220. DOI: 10.1007/s40429-017-0150-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBiphasic Alcohol Effects ScaleAlcohol effectsB-BAESPharmacotherapy effectsAlcohol problemsAlcohol stimulationDevelopmental influencesPsychometric propertiesFH effectPhysiological correlatesEffective scalePharmacological interventionsMeasure developmentComprehensive measureModel of SRRefined theoryAlcoholSedationScaleStimulation
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
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
2012
The drug effects questionnaire: psychometric support across three drug types
Morean ME, de Wit H, King AC, Sofuoglu M, Rueger SY, O’Malley S. The drug effects questionnaire: psychometric support across three drug types. Psychopharmacology 2012, 227: 177-192. PMID: 23271193, PMCID: PMC3624068, DOI: 10.1007/s00213-012-2954-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrug Effects QuestionnaireEffects QuestionnaireVariety of substancesPlacebo-controlled studySubjective responsesVisual analog scalePsychometric propertiesSubstance-related behaviorsAcute subjective responseAnalog scaleDrug typePreliminary psychometric supportPsychometric supportPromising psychometric propertiesMultiple substancesCurrent studyQuestionnaireStudy results
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