Sources of motivation for abstinence: A replication analysis of the Reasons for Quitting Questionnaire

The Reasons for Quitting Questionnaire (RFQ) as modified by McBride and colleagues (C. M. McBride et al., 1994) for use with substance users other than tobacco smokers, was administered to individuals approved for public-sector addiction treatment. Four motivation dimensions, similar to those found...

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Published in:Addictive behaviors 2001, Vol.26 (1), p.79-89
Main Authors: Downey, Lois, Rosengren, David B, Donovan, Dennis M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Attitude to Health
Behavior change
Behavior modification
Biological and medical sciences
Drug abstinence
Drug use
Extrinsic motivation
Female
Health Behavior
Health Surveys
Humans
Intrinsic motivation
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Motivation
Psychometrics
Questionnaires
Reproducibility of Results
Self Concept
Sensitivity and Specificity
Sobriety
Substance-Related Disorders - therapy
Surveys and Questionnaires
Tobacco, tobacco smoking
Toxicology
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Summary:The Reasons for Quitting Questionnaire (RFQ) as modified by McBride and colleagues (C. M. McBride et al., 1994) for use with substance users other than tobacco smokers, was administered to individuals approved for public-sector addiction treatment. Four motivation dimensions, similar to those found by McBride et al., were identified: self-concept issues, health concerns, legal issues, and social influence. A forced two-component solution yielded dimensions interpretable as intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Self-concept issues provided the highest levels of motivation for abstinence in this sample, with moderate levels provided by health concerns, and the lowest levels provided by legal and social influence components. Intrinsic motivation was higher than extrinsic motivation. Logistic regression models, with adjustment for total motivation, tested the association of successful abstinence during a follow-up period with baseline extrinsic and intrinsic motivation, and with the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic levels. All three associations were significant: intrinsic motivation (positive association), extrinsic motivation (negative association), and the difference score (positive association). The results suggest the usefulness of the 20-item modified RFQ in evaluating motivation for abstinence among treatment seekers exhibiting severe negative consequences of addiction. Testing with samples varying in severity of addiction consequences is recommended.
ISSN:0306-4603
1873-6327
DOI:10.1016/S0306-4603(00)00090-3