The amyl nitrite expectancy questionnaire for men who have sex with men (AEQ-MSM): a measure of substance related beliefs
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Article Title | The amyl nitrite expectancy questionnaire for men who have sex with men (AEQ-MSM): a measure of substance related beliefs |
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ERA Journal ID | 6684 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Mullens, Amy B. (Author), Young, Ross (Author), Dunne, Michael P. (Author) and Norton, Graham (Author) |
Journal Title | Substance Use and Misuse |
Journal Citation | 46 (13), pp. 1642-1650 |
Number of Pages | 9 |
Year | 2011 |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 1082-6084 |
1532-2491 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.3109/10826084.2011.599096 |
Web Address (URL) | http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.3109/10826084.2011.599096?journalCode=isum20 |
Abstract | A measure of perceived reinforcement associated with amyl nitrite was developed and evaluated among gay and bisexual men. This is the first known expectancy measure to date for this drug class. The Amyl Nitrite Expectancy Questionnaire for Men who have Sex with Men (AEQ-MSM) was completed online by 102 gay and bisexual men, between 2006 and 2008 in Queensland, Australia. The AEQ-MSM demonstrated good psychometric properties and was associated with consumption patterns. Factor analysis revealed three distinct reinforcement domains: 'Enhanced sexual desire and pleasure,' 'Disorientation,' and 'Sexual negotiation.' Limitations include sampling via self-selection, recruitment through health centers and self-report data. Implications for sexual activity and risk-taking, including reducing associated harm (e.g., HIV transmission), and future directions are discussed. |
Keywords | amyl nitrite expectancies; amyl nitrite use; poppers; reinforcement from amyl nitrite; factor analysis; online questionnaire; gay/bisexual |
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/q336x/the-amyl-nitrite-expectancy-questionnaire-for-men-who-have-sex-with-men-aeq-msm-a-measure-of-substance-related-beliefs
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