Psychometric properties of the perceived stigma towards substance users scale: factor structure, internal consistency, and associations with help-seeking variables

Antover Tuliao; Derek Holyoak

doi:10.1080/00952990.2019.1658198

Psychometric properties of the perceived stigma towards substance users scale: factor structure, internal consistency, and associations with help-seeking variables

Antover Tuliao, Derek Holyoak

Comm Family and Addiction Sciences

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Abstract

Background: Stigma toward substance users is a barrier to seeking treatment. Objective: The aim for this paper was to examine the psychometric properties of the Perceived Stigma Toward Substance Users (PSAS) and its relationship with help-seeking variables. Methods: College students (N = 791; nfemales = 557, 70%) responded to the PSAS and other help-seeking-related measures in an online study. Results: Confirmatory factor analysis supported a unidimensional factor structure and acceptable model fit after modifications (CFI = .961; TLI = .937; RMSEA = .067, 90% C.I. = .050 to .085; SRMR = .035). Results indicated good internal consistency estimates (α = .80; ω = .80). The PSAS was negatively associated with intent to seek treatment for substance issues and willingness to self-disclose negative emotions. The PSAS was also positively correlated with stigma associated with seeking help for mental hea

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	158--166
Journal	American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/00952990.2019.1658198
State	Published - 2020

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