Protocol - Expectancies - Alcohol, Cigarette Smoking, and Other Smoking - Tobacco
- Alcohol - 30-Day Quantity and Frequency
- Alcohol - Lifetime Use
- Cigarette Smoking Status - Adolescent
- Cigarette Smoking Status - Adult
- Substances - 30-Day Frequency
- Substances - Lifetime Use
- Tobacco - 30-Day Quantity and Frequency - Adolescent
- Tobacco - 30-Day Quantity and Frequency - Adult
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
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 Category | Required |
|---|---|
| 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
| Standard | Name | ID | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 ID | Variable Description | dbGaP Mapping | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Appear_Ridiculous | ||||
| PX520407240000 | Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more | N/A | ||
| PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Appetite | ||||
| PX520407220000 | Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more | N/A | ||
| PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Calm_Anger | ||||
| PX520407040000 | Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more | N/A | ||
| PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Calm_Nervousness | ||||
| PX520407070000 | Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more | N/A | ||
| PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Control_Weight | ||||
| PX520407200000 | Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more | N/A | ||
| PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Energizing | ||||
| PX520407060000 | Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more | N/A | ||
| PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Energizing_Boredom | ||||
| PX520407080000 | Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more | N/A | ||
| PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Enjoy_Flavor | ||||
| PX520407090000 | Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more | N/A | ||
| PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Enjoy_People | ||||
| PX520407160000 | Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more | N/A | ||
| PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Feel_Included | ||||
| PX520407130000 | Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more | N/A | ||
| PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Irritating | ||||
| PX520407190000 | Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more | N/A | ||
| PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Judgement | ||||
| PX520407170000 | Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more | N/A | ||
| PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Less_Attractive | ||||
| PX520407140000 | Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more | N/A | ||
| PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Maintain_Weight | ||||
| PX520407230000 | Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more | N/A | ||
| PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Nicotine_Fits | ||||
| PX520407030000 | Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more | N/A | ||
| PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Pass_Time | ||||
| PX520407100000 | Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more | N/A | ||
| PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Pass_Time_Alone | ||||
| PX520407050000 | Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more | N/A | ||
| PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Relaxing | ||||
| PX520407180000 | Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more | N/A | ||
| PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Risk_Cancer | ||||
| PX520407150000 | Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more | N/A | ||
| PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Risk_Health | ||||
| PX520407210000 | Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more | N/A | ||
| PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Satisfy_Cravings | ||||
| PX520407120000 | Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more | N/A | ||
| PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Social_Anxiety | ||||
| PX520407250000 | Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more | N/A | ||
| PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Taste_Pleasant | ||||
| PX520407110000 | Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more | N/A | ||
| PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Taste_Sensations | ||||
| PX520407020000 | Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more | N/A | ||
| PX520407_Expectancies_Tobacco_Throat_Burns | ||||
| PX520407010000 | Rate how likely or unlikely you believe the more | N/A | ||
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 |
Publications
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