Validation of the Substance Use Risk Profile Scale in Lithuanian population

Migle Kaminskaite,Ramunas Jokubka,Liuda Sinkariova,Jovita Janaviciute,Aiste Pranckeviciene,Darius Jokubonis,Adomas Bunevicius,Inesa Lelyte,Aistė Plioplyte

doi:10.1186/s12955-020-01527-5

Abstract

BackgroundPersonality traits are related with risk of hazardous alcohol use and alcohol dependence. The Substance Use Risk Profile Scale (SURPS) measures personality traits associated with addictive substance abuse. We examined psychometric properties of the SURPS in Lithuanian population.Materials and methodsTwo hundred forty-seven participants (mean age 37.22 ± 0.78 years), were recruited from the local community and from an inpatient addiction treatment centre. Internal consistency, stability, factor structure, content validity, and external validity of the SURPS were examined. Hazardous alcohol use was evaluated by Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT). Alcohol dependence diagnosis was established by International Classification of Diseases - 10 (ICD - 10). We also performed gender analyses for associations of personality traits with alcohol dependence and hazardous use of alcohol.ResultsThe SURPS scale demonstrated appropriate internal validity, good temporal stability, and adequate criterion validity and construct validity. The SURPS scores of hopelessness, anxiety sensitivity and impulsivity were higher in the alcohol dependence group than in the control group for both males and females. Impulsivity and sensation seeking were associated with hazardous alcohol use and these associations were more prevalent in females.ConclusionsLithuanian translation of the SURPS scale was appropriate. The SURPS demonstrated good sensitivity for discriminating on alcohol dependence and was more sensitive for discriminating on hazardous alcohol use for females.

Highlights

Substance use disorders manifest as compulsive seeking and consumption of addictive substances despite harmful consequences [1]
Psychometric properties of Substance Use Risk Profile Scale Structural validity confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) without included covariances of items resulted in a poor model fit: χ2 = 462.80, p < 0.001, relative χ2 = 2.06, Comparative Fit Index (CFI) = 0.817, Root Mean Square of Approximation (RMSEA) = 0.066, Normed Fit Index (NFI) = 0.703)
Even though the model fit indices CFI and NFI were slightly below desirable values, we relied on relative χ2 and RMSAE, which are less sensitive to sample size [51], which indicated an appropriate model fit

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Substance use disorders manifest as compulsive seeking and consumption of addictive substances despite harmful consequences [1]. Better understanding of diverse pathogenesis of addiction disorders and predisposing factors would be Kaminskaite et al Health and Quality of Life Outcomes (2020) 18:276 beneficial in the development of more advanced prevention and treatment methods of addiction disorders [5]. The Substance Use Risk Profile Scale (SURPS) was developed to reveal main reinforcement mechanisms of addictive substances use [9]. Better understanding in diverse pathogenesis of addiction disorders and predisposing factors would be beneficial in the development of more advanced prevention and treatment methods of addiction disorders [5]. Personality traits are related with risk of hazardous alcohol use and alcohol dependence. The Substance Use Risk Profile Scale (SURPS) measures personality traits associated with addictive substance abuse. We examined psychometric properties of the SURPS in Lithuanian population

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