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Hesse, Morten – Journal of Attention Disorders, 2013
Objective: To test whether the Adult Self-Report Scale for ADHD, six-items version (ASRS-6), measures inattentiveness and hyperactivity independently. Method: The ASRS-6 was completed by 234 university students and 157 outpatients treated for drug dependence. In both samples, the ASRS-6 was subjected to two confirmatory factor analyses, one…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Measures (Individuals), Hyperactivity, College Students
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Fernandez-Montalvo, Javier; Lopez-Goni, Jose J.; Arteaga, Alfonso – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2012
This study explored the prevalence of violent behaviors in patients who are addicted to drugs. A sample of 252 addicted patients (203 male and 49 female) who sought outpatient treatment was assessed. Information on violent behaviors, sociodemographic factors, consumption factors (assessed by the European version of the Addiction Severity Index…
Descriptors: Substance Abuse, Violence, Drug Addiction, Psychopathology
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Bornovalova, Marina A.; Levy, Roy; Gratz, Kim L.; Lejuez, C. W. – Psychological Assessment, 2010
The current study investigated the heterogeneity of borderline personality disorder (BPD) symptoms in a sample of 382 inner-city, predominantly African American male substance users through the use of latent class analysis. A 4-class model was statistically preferred, with 1 class interpreted to be a baseline class, 1 class interpreted to be a…
Descriptors: Personality Problems, Student Attitudes, Antisocial Behavior, Drinking
Pracana, Clara, Ed.; Silva, Liliana, Ed. – Online Submission, 2013
We are delighted to welcome you to the International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends 2013, taking place in Madrid, Spain, from 26 to 28 of April. Our efforts and active engagement can now be rewarded with these three days of exciting new developments about what we are passionate about: Psychology and its connections. We take pride…
Descriptors: Educational Psychology, Psychoeducational Methods, Elementary School Students, Student Attitudes
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Chen, Gila – Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 2006
This study examined differences in the sense of coherence, anxiety, depression, hostility, behavior, and meaning in life among Israeli prisoners recovering from drug and alcohol addiction over various time periods (6-24 months), and without therapeutic intervention (natural recovery). Ninety-eight abstinent prisoners were divided into two groups:…
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Substance Abuse, Alcoholism, Depression (Psychology)