A comparison of factor structures of adolescent and adult alcohol effect expectancies

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The factor structures of alcohol effect expectancies in adolescents aged 12-17 years and adults aged 18 years and older are studied and compared. Discrepancies are minimized by using the same sampling frame, which includes assessment of positive and negative expectancies for all age groups. The pattern and magnitude of the loadings on the sets of factors for the participants are compared. The results are consistent with a two-factor model, positive and negative, of alcohol expectations, varying only in the adolescents' belief in alcohol's effect on sexual behavior.

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Spousal violence and cognitive functioning among men recovering from multiple substance abuse

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Cognitive functioning of men recovering from substance abuse is related to spousal violence. Married men recovering from multiple substance abuse exhibit a relationship between poor performance on a neuropsychological test battery and increased spousal violence. A meaningful relationship exists between substance abuse, cognitive impairment and violence.

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Measuring cocaine effect expectancies among therapeutic community inpatients

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The 24-item Cocaine Effect Expectancy Questionnaire program performed on 231 therapeutic community inpatients reveals a relation between the questionnaire scales and the treatment given. A 4-item Positive Effects scale has empirical support. However, the scale has no effect on the individuals' involvement in treatment.

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