The Development and Psychometric Properties of a New Measure of Perceived Stigma Toward Substance Users
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Luoma, Jason B.
O'Hair, Alyssa K.
Kohlenberg, Barbara S.
Hayes, Steven C.
Fletcher, Lindsay B.
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2010
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addiction , psychometrics , stigma , substance abuse , substance dependence
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A self-report measure of perceived stigma toward substance users was developed and studied. An initial measure was created based on a previously developed scale that was rated by experts for content validity and quality of items. The scale, along with other measures, was administered to 252 people in treatment for substance problems in the United Slates during 2006-2007. Refinement efforts resulted in an eight-item scale with good face validity, construct validity, and adequate levels of internal consistency. Most relationships with other constructs were as expected. Findings suggest that perceived stigma is distinct from other forms of stigma.
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1082-6084