The cannabis expectancy questionnaire for men who have sex with men (CEQ-MSM): a measure of substance-related beliefs
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Article Title | The cannabis expectancy questionnaire for men who have sex with men (CEQ-MSM): a measure of substance-related beliefs |
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ERA Journal ID | 6060 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Mullens, A. B. (Author), Young, R. McD. (Author), Dunne, M. (Author) and Norton, G. (Author) |
Journal Title | Addictive Behaviors |
Journal Citation | 35, pp. 616-619 |
Number of Pages | 4 |
Year | 2010 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 0306-4603 |
1873-6327 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2010.01.006 |
Web Address (URL) | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306460310000250 |
Abstract | Objective: Substance-related expectancies are associated with substance use and post-substance use thoughts, feelings and behaviours. The expectancies held by specific cultural or sub-cultural groups have rarely been investigated. This research maps expectancies specific to gay and other men who have sex with men (MSM) and their relationship with substance patterns and behaviours following use, including sexual practices (e.g., unprotected anal intercourse). This study describes the development of a measure of such beliefs for cannabis, the Cannabis Expectancy Questionnaire for Men who have Sex with Men (CEQ-MSM). Method: Items selected through a focus group and interviews were piloted on 180 self-identified gay or other MSM via an online questionnaire. Results: Factor analysis revealed six distinct substance reinforcement domains ('Enhanced sexual Conclusions: The CEQ-MSM represents a reliable and valid measure of outcome expectancies, related to cannabis among MSM. Future applications of the CEQ-MSM in health promotion, clinical settings and research may contribute to reducing harm associated with substance use among MSM, including HIV transmission. |
Keywords | cannabis; expectancy; reinforcement from cannabis; factor analysis; MSM |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 520399. Clinical and health psychology not elsewhere classified |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Queensland University of Technology |
Queensland Association for Healthy Communities, Australia | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q336v/the-cannabis-expectancy-questionnaire-for-men-who-have-sex-with-men-ceq-msm-a-measure-of-substance-related-beliefs
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