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
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
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
2014
Psychometrically Improved, Abbreviated Versions of Three Classic Measures of Impulsivity and Self-Control
Morean ME, DeMartini KS, Leeman RF, Pearlson GD, Anticevic A, Krishnan-Sarin S, Krystal JH, O’Malley S. Psychometrically Improved, Abbreviated Versions of Three Classic Measures of Impulsivity and Self-Control. Psychological Assessment 2014, 26: 1003-1020. PMID: 24885848, PMCID: PMC4152397, DOI: 10.1037/pas0000003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBrief Self-Control ScaleSelf-reported impulsivityBIS/BASTest-criterion relationshipsFactor structureImpulsivity measuresMeasurement invarianceSelf-report impulsivity measuresBarratt Impulsiveness Scale-11Self-Control ScaleScalar measurement invarianceLatent factor structureGood scale propertiesComprehensive psychometric evaluationReplicable factor structureDrinking/smokingConfirmatory factor analysisAbbreviated versionAlternative factor structuresBehavioral inhibitionActivation ScalesSelf-ControlBIS-11Substance use researchSmoking outcomes
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