Development and validation of the Alcoholics Anonymous Intention Measure (AAIM).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Drop-out from 12-step groups is notoriously high, yet the field lacks strong models and scales for addressing this problem. We aim to determine whether the theory of planned behavior (TPB) can be applied to 12-step involvement, and to develop and validate a scale of 12-step readiness based on that theory: the Alcoholics Anonymous Intention Measure (AAIM).

Method

Data were from a longitudinal trial of a manual-guided 12-step facilitation intervention called Making AA Easier (MAAEZ) involving two treatment programs in California (N=508). Participants completed surveys at baseline, 7 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months. Surveys included the preliminary AAIM, a 12-step involvement measure, other readiness measures, and substance use outcomes.

Results

The final, 17-i

SUBMITTER: Zemore SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2786915 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature