Exploring the Factor Structure of a Recovery Assessment Measure among Substance-Abusing Youth.

ABSTRACT: To date, the measurement of recovery in the field of substance abuse is limited. Youth recovery from substance abuse is an important area to consider, given the complexities of such issues. The Recovery Assessment Scale (RAS) has been validated with mental health patient populations; however, its measurement characteristics have not been examined for individuals in substance abuse treatment. The current study explored the factor structure of the RAS with a sample of 80 substance-abusing youth who participated in a pilot aftercare study (Mage 20.5, SD=3.5; 71.3% male). Reliability analysis showed an internal consistency of α=.90 for the entire RAS measure among the youth sample. Results of exploratory factor analysis identified the following four factors: personal determination, skills for

SUBMITTER: Gonzales R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4732567 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jul-Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature