The Stages of Change Scale Among Brazilian Alcohol Dependents

Author(s)

Figlie, Neliana Buzi ; Dunn, John ; Luis Bazan, Jorge ; Laranjeira, Ronaldo

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: ADDICTIVE DISORDERS & THEIR TREATMENT; v. 4, n. 4, p. 5-pg., 2005-12-01.

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the reliability and factor structure of the 32-item University of Rhode Island Change Assessment Scale (URICA) by performing confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) on 326 first-referral outpatients with alcohol dependence. Results suggest that the Brazilian version successfully measured the proposed factors while incorporating a correlational structure of the factors (precontemplation, contemplation, action, andmaintenance). Internal consistency ranged from 0.77 to 0.79 according to Cronbach's alpha, indicating acceptable reliability for URICA, with the exception of the Maintenance scale (0.63). The results have been compared with previous work, and the reasons for discrepancies are discussed. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 99/09601-8 - Analise fatorial da university of rhode island change assessment scale (urica) e stages readiness and treatment eagerness scale (socrates) em alcoolistas.
• Grantee: Neliana Buzi Figlie
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate