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Protocol - Expectancies - Alcohol, Cigarette Smoking, and Other Smoking - Tobacco

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Description

The Smoking Consequences Questionnaire-Adult (BSCQ-A) is a questionnaire assessing various outcome expectancies associated with smoking behavior, based on the notion that as substance users become more experienced, they move from having general to more specific and refined expectancies for their substance use. Thus, it is used for assessing expectancies in adult smokers. The BSCQ-A includes 10 subscales, each assessing a different domain of smoking expectancies. It can be used with chronic smokers who have psychiatric comorbidities. The BSCQ-A contains 25 statements describing possible consequences of smoking cigarettes, and respondents rate the likelihood of the consequence occurring on a 10-point scale ranging from 0 (completely unlikely) to 9 (completely likely).

Specific Instructions

The Substance Abuse and Addiction Working Group acknowledges that the following questions may gather sensitive information relating to the use of substances or illegal conduct. If the information is released, it might be damaging to an individual’s employability, lead to social stigmatization, or lead to other consequences.

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Availability

Available

Protocol

Instructions: This questionnaire is designed to assess beliefs people have about the consequences of smoking a cigarette. We are interested in your general expectations about the consequences of your smoking. Below is a list of statements. Each statement contains a possible consequence of smoking. For each of the statements listed below, please rate how LIKELY or UNLIKELY you believe each consequence is for you when you smoke. If the consequence seems LIKELY to you, circle a number from 5-9. That is, if you believe that a consequence would never happen, circle 0; if you believe a consequence would happen every time you smoke, circle 9. If it seems a little unlikely to you, you would circle 4.

1. My throat burns after smoking. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

2. I enjoy the taste sensations while smoking. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

3. Nicotine “fits” can be controlled by smoking. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

4. When I’m angry, a cigarette can calm me down. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

5. When I’m alone, a cigarette can help me pass the time. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

6. Smoking a cigarette energizes me. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

7. Smoking calms me down when I feel nervous. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

8. A cigarette can give me energy when I’m bored and tired. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

9. I will enjoy the flavor of a cigarette. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10. If I have nothing to do, a smoke can help kill time. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

11. When I smoke, the taste is pleasant. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

12. Smoking will satisfy my nicotine cravings. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

13. I feel like part of a group when I’m around other smokers. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

14. Smoking makes me seem less attractive. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

15. By smoking, I risk heart disease and lung cancer. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

16. Smoking helps me enjoy people more. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

17. People think less of me if they see me smoking. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

18. If I’m feeling irritable, a smoke will help me relax. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

19. Smoking irritates my mouth and throat. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

20. Smoking helps me control my weight. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

21. The more I smoke, the more I risk my health. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

22. Cigarettes keep me from eating more than I should. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

23. Smoking keeps my weight down. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

24. I look ridiculous while smoking. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

25. I feel more at ease with other people if I have a cigarette. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

>Brief SCQ-A Scoring

Calculate mean response for each of the following 10 scales:

1. Negative Affect Reduction

4. When I’m angry, a cigarette can calm me down.

7. Smoking calms me down when I feel nervous.

18. If I’m feeling irritable, a smoke will help me relax.

2. Stimulation/State Enhancement

6. Smoking a cigarette energizes me.

8. A cigarette can give me energy when I’m bored and tired.

3. Health Risks

15. By smoking, I risk heart disease and lung cancer.

21. The more I smoke, the more I risk my health.

4. Taste/Sensorimotor Manipulation

2. I enjoy the taste sensations while smoking.

9. I will enjoy the flavor of a cigarette.

11. When I smoke, the taste is pleasant.

5. Social Facilitation

13. I feel like part of a group when I’m around other smokers.

16. Smoking helps me enjoy people more.

25. I feel more at ease with other people if I have a cigarette.

6. Appetite/Weight Control

20. Smoking helps me control my weight.

22. Cigarettes keep me from eating more than I should.

23. Smoking keeps my weight down.

7. Craving/Addiction

3. Nicotine “fits” can be controlled by smoking.

12. Smoking will satisfy my nicotine cravings.

8. Negative Physical Feelings

1. My throat burns after smoking.

19. Smoking irritates my mouth and throat.

9. Boredom Reduction

5. When I’m alone, a cigarette can help me pass the time.

10. If I have nothing to do, a smoke can help kill time.

10. Social Impression

14. Smoking makes me seem less attractive.

17. People think less of me if they see me smoking.

24. I look ridiculous while smoking.

Personnel and Training Required

None

Equipment Needs

None

Requirements
Requirement CategoryRequired
Major equipment No
Specialized training No
Specialized requirements for biospecimen collection No
Average time of greater than 15 minutes in an unaffected individual No
Mode of Administration

Self-administered questionnaire

Lifestage

Adult, Senior

Participants

Adults aged 18 years and older

Selection Rationale

The Brief Smoking Consequences Questionnaire-Adult (BSCQ-A) was selected because it shows good reliability and internal consistency and also has convergent validity. The 10-subscale solution is similar to the full-length SCQ-A but uses significantly fewer items, with the individual subscales correlating moderately to highly with corresponding subscales from the SCQ-A (full version).

Language

English, Other languages available at source

Standards
StandardNameIDSource
Human Phenotype Ontology Addictive behavior HP:0030858 HPO
caDSR Form PhenX PX520407 - Expectancies Tobacco 6889988 caDSR Form
Derived Variables

None

Process and Review

The Expert Review Panel #3 (ERP 3) reviewed the measures in Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Substances, and Substance Abuse and Addiction domains.

Guidance from ERP 3 includes:

• Updated protocol

• New Data Dictionary

Back-compatible: Not back-compatible (vastly different than previous protocol which would require a new data dictionary) and not recommended for use (discredited or no longer considered broadly validated)

Previous version in Toolkit archive (link)

Protocol Name from Source

The Brief Smoking Consequences Questionnaire-Adult (BSCQ-A)

Source

Rash, C. J., & Copeland, A. L. (2008). The Brief Smoking Consequences Questionnaire-Adult (BSCQ-A): Development of a short form of the SCQ-A. Nicotine and Tobacco Research, 10(11), 1633-1643.

General References

Buckley, T. C., Kamholz, B. W., Mozley, S. L., Gulliver, S. B., Holohan, D. R., Helstrom, A. W., Walsh, K., Morissette, S. B., & Kassel, J. D. A. (2005). Psychometric evaluation of the Smoking Consequences Questionnaire-Adult in smokers with psychiatric conditions. Nicotine and Tobacco Research, 7(5), 739-745.

Cepeda-Benito, A., & Reig-Ferrer, A. (2000). Smoking Consequences Questionnaire-Spanish. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 14(3), 219-230.

Copeland, A. L., & Brandon, T. H. (2002). Do desirability ratings moderate the validity of probability ratings on the Smoking Consequences Questionnaire-Adult? A reanalysis using regression. Psychological Assessment, 14(3), 353-359.

Copeland, A. L., Diefendorff, J. M., Kendzor, D. E., Rash, C. J., Businelle, M. S., Patterson, S. M., & Williamson, D. A. (2007). Measurement of smoking outcome expectancies in children: The Smoking Consequences Questionnaire-Child. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 21(4), 469-477.

Protocol ID

520407

Variables
Export Variables
Variable Name Variable IDVariable DescriptiondbGaP Mapping
PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Appear_Ridiculous
PX520407240000 Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more
following consequence has on you when you smoke: I look ridiculous while smoking. show less
N/A
PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Appetite
PX520407220000 Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more
following consequence has on you when you smoke: Cigarettes keep me from eating more than I should. show less
N/A
PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Calm_Anger
PX520407040000 Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more
following consequence has on you when you smoke: When I'm angry, a cigarette can calm me down. show less
N/A
PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Calm_Nervousness
PX520407070000 Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more
following consequence has on you when you smoke: Smoking calms me down when I feel nervous. show less
N/A
PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Control_Weight
PX520407200000 Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more
following consequence has on you when you smoke: Smoking helps me control my weight. show less
N/A
PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Energizing
PX520407060000 Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more
following consequence has on you when you smoke: Smoking a cigarette energizes me. show less
N/A
PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Energizing_Boredom
PX520407080000 Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more
following consequence has on you when you smoke: A cigarette can give me energy when I'm bored and tired. show less
N/A
PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Enjoy_Flavor
PX520407090000 Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more
following consequence has on you when you smoke: I will enjoy the flavor of a cigarette. show less
N/A
PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Enjoy_People
PX520407160000 Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more
following consequence has on you when you smoke: Smoking helps me enjoy people more. show less
N/A
PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Feel_Included
PX520407130000 Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more
following consequence has on you when you smoke: I feel like part of a group when I'm around other smokers. show less
N/A
PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Irritating
PX520407190000 Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more
following consequence has on you when you smoke: Smoking irritates my mouth and throat. show less
N/A
PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Judgement
PX520407170000 Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more
following consequence has on you when you smoke: People think less of me if they see me smoking. show less
N/A
PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Less_Attractive
PX520407140000 Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more
following consequence has on you when you smoke: Smoking makes me seem less attractive. show less
N/A
PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Maintain_Weight
PX520407230000 Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more
following consequence has on you when you smoke: Smoking keeps my weight down. show less
N/A
PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Nicotine_Fits
PX520407030000 Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more
following consequence has on you when you smoke: Nicotine "fits" can be controlled by smoking. show less
N/A
PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Pass_Time
PX520407100000 Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more
following consequence has on you when you smoke: If I have nothing to do, a smoke can help kill time. show less
N/A
PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Pass_Time_Alone
PX520407050000 Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more
following consequence has on you when you smoke: When I'm alone, a cigarette can help me pass the time. show less
N/A
PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Relaxing
PX520407180000 Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more
following consequence has on you when you smoke: If I'm feeling irritable, a smoke will help me relax. show less
N/A
PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Risk_Cancer
PX520407150000 Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more
following consequence has on you when you smoke: By smoking, I risk heart disease and lung cancer. show less
N/A
PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Risk_Health
PX520407210000 Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more
following consequence has on you when you smoke: The more I smoke, the more I risk my health. show less
N/A
PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Satisfy_Cravings
PX520407120000 Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more
following consequence has on you when you smoke: Smoking will satisfy my nicotine cravings. show less
N/A
PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Social_Anxiety
PX520407250000 Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more
following consequence has on you when you smoke: I feel more at ease with other people if I have a cigarette. show less
N/A
PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Taste_Pleasant
PX520407110000 Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more
following consequence has on you when you smoke: When I smoke, the taste is pleasant. show less
N/A
PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Taste_Sensations
PX520407020000 Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more
following consequence has on you when you smoke: I enjoy the taste sensations while smoking. show less
N/A
PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Throat_Burns
PX520407010000 Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more
following consequence has on you when you smoke: My throat burns after smoking. show less
N/A
Substance-specific Intermediate Phenotypes
Measure Name

Expectancies - Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Substances

Release Date

November 21, 2016

Definition

Instruments used separately to assess expectations of the positive and negative effects of drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes, using marijuana, using illegal stimulant drugs, or misusing prescription stimulant drugs.

Purpose

These five self-reported questionnaires separately assess expectations of drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes, using marijuana, using illegal stimulant drugs, or misusing prescription stimulant drugs, by asking the respondents about possible consequences of such actions.

Keywords

Adderall®, adolescent, Adult, alcohol, Amphetamine, B-CEOA, Brief Comprehensive Effects of Alcohol Questionnaire, cigarette, cocaine, Concerta®, CEEQ, Cocaine Effect Expectancy Questionnaire, Dexedrine®, Dextroamphetamine, Drugs, marijuana, Marijuana Effect Expectancy Questionnaire, MEEQ, Methylphenidate, Prescription stimulant expectancy questionnaire, PSEQ, Ritalin®, SAA, SCQ, SEEQ, smoking, Smoking Consequences Questionnaire, Stimulant Effect Expectancy Questionnaire, Substance-specific Intermediate Phenotypes

Measure Protocols
Protocol ID Protocol Name
520402 Expectancies - Alcohol, Cigarette Smoking, and Other Smoking - Illegal Stimulant Drugs
520404 Expectancies - Alcohol, Cigarette Smoking, and Other Smoking - Marijuana
520405 Expectancies - Alcohol, Cigarette Smoking, and Other Smoking - Prescription Stimulant Drugs
520406 Expectancies - Alcohol, Cigarette Smoking, and Other Smoking - Alcohol
520407 Expectancies - Alcohol, Cigarette Smoking, and Other Smoking - Tobacco
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