APS
29th APS Annual Convention · 2017
The Development and Validation of a Measure of Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Use Motives
- Mark Versella
Rutgers University, New Brunswick - Teresa Leyro
Rutgers University, New Brunswick - Christopher Lin
Rutgers University, New Brunswick - I'Donia Pope
Rutgers University, New Brunswick - Miranda Botti
Rutgers University, New Brunswick
Abstract
The current project developed and validated the first measure of electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDs) use motives. Factor analyses revealed four primary motives: habitual, pleasure/relaxation, stimulation, and addictiveness/negative affect reduction. Motives were associated with ENDs use characteristics and psychosocial distress, providing support for the clinical utility of assessing these constructs.
Substance Abuse
