Scale Description

The Situation Temptation Scales – Alcohol Version (STSAV) is a psychometric tool designed to assess the urges and temptations individuals face to consume alcohol in specific situations. The STSAV focuses on the relationship between social and environmental factors and alcohol consumption, recognizing that the temptation to drink may vary depending on the circumstances.
The scale includes questions related to:
Situations that trigger temptations (e.g., social events, emotional states).
Levels of desire to drink alcohol in these situations.
Strategies that can be used to manage these temptations.

Data Analysis and Usage

The data collected from the STSAV are analyzed to understand the relationship between situations and the temptations to consume alcohol. The main analyses include:
Reliability analysis to determine the internal consistency of the scale, usually by calculating Cronbach’s alpha.
Factor analysis to confirm the dimensions related to situations and temptations.
Correlation analysis to examine the relationship between temptations and other factors, such as mental health or social influences.
These analyses can help in developing intervention strategies for individuals attempting to control their alcohol consumption.

Purpose

The primary goal of the STSAV is to understand how specific situations influence the desire to consume alcohol. This tool is used to:
Identify the situations that may trigger temptations to drink alcohol.
Recognize risk factors for excessive alcohol consumption.
Support the creation of interventions that help individuals manage their urges in critical situations.

Calibration

The calibration of the STSAV includes:
Reliability analysis to measure the internal consistency and stability of responses.
Confirmatory factor analysis to examine the validity of the scale’s structure.
Cross-validation in various populations to ensure the generalizability of the results.

Bibliography

Marlatt, G. A., & Gordon, J. R. (1985). Relapse prevention: Maintenance strategies in the treatment of addictive behaviors. Guilford Press.
Heather, N., & Robertson, I. (1981). The development of a scale for measuring the temptation to drink alcohol. British Journal of Addiction, 76(1), 1-10.
Cunningham, J. A., & Sobell, L. C. (1996). Alcohol consumption and alcohol problems in a community sample. Addictive Behaviors, 21(5), 685-693.