Psychometric evaluation of the Turkish version of the Substance Use Risk Profile Scale in adolescents

Abstract

The Substance Use Risk Profile Scale (SURPS) was developed as a self-report measure to screen four high-risk personality dimensions (hopelessness, anxiety sensitivity, impulsivity, and sensation seeking) that predict specific patterns of vulnerability to substance use and other problematic behavior. The scale has previously been shown to have adequate psychometric properties in various other languages. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the SURPS. A cross-sectional total sampling design was adopted in which 875 Turkish participants took part (mean age 15.58 years, SD = 1.03). Using exploratory factor and correlational analyses, the internal consistency, test–retest reliability, construct validity, and concurrent validity were evaluated. The SURPS demonstrated good psychometric and construct validity. The results provide clear evidence that the Turkish version of the SURPS is valid and reliable. The Turkish version of the SURPS may become an important tool for daily clinical practice and clinical research.

Keywords:

• Adolescent
• substance use
• personality

Acknowledgments

Special thanks are given to Patricia Woicik and Aydoğan Yanılmaz, who contributed to our study.

Disclosure statement

None of the authors have any conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.

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Funding

This study did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.