Open AccessPsychometric properties of the transaddiction craving triggers questionnaire in alcohol use disorder
Author(s) -
Hammerstein Cora,
Cornil Aurélien,
Rothen Stéphane,
Romo Lucia,
Khazaal Yasser,
Benyamina Amine,
Billieux Joël,
Luquiens Amandine
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of methods in psychiatric research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.275
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1557-0657
pISSN - 1049-8931
DOI - 10.1002/mpr.1815
Subject(s) - craving , cronbach's alpha , psychology , construct validity , alcohol use disorder , clinical psychology , impulsivity , exploratory factor analysis , food craving , affect (linguistics) , psychometrics , anxiety , addiction , psychiatry , alcohol , biochemistry , chemistry , communication
Objectives We aimed to develop the transaddiction craving triggers questionnaire (TCTQ), which assesses the propensity of specific situations and contexts to trigger craving and to test its psychometric properties in alcohol use disorder (AUD). Methods This study included a sample of 111 AUD outpatients. We performed exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and calculated item–dimension correlations. Internal consistency was measured with Cronbach's alpha coefficient. Construct validity was assessed through Spearman correlations with craving, emotional symptoms, impulsivity, mindfulness, and drinking characteristics. Results The EFA suggested a 3‐factor solution: unpleasant affect, pleasant affect, and cues and related thoughts. Cronbach's coefficient alpha ranged from .80 to .95 for the three factors and the total score. Weak positive correlations were identified between the TCTQ and drinking outcomes, and moderate correlation were found between the TCTQ and craving strength, impulsivity, anxiety, depression, and impact of alcohol on quality of life. Conclusions The 3‐factor structure is congruent with the well‐established propensity of emotions and cues to trigger craving. Construct validity is supported by close relations between the TCTQ and psychological well‐being rather than between the TCTQ and drinking behaviors. Longitudinal validation is warranted to assess sensitivity to change of the TCTQ and to explore its psychometric properties in other addictive disorders.