Scale-Description

The Alcohol, Drugs and the Family Social Support Scale [ADTFSS-25] is an assessment tool designed to measure the social support provided to individuals affected by alcohol and drug use. The tool consists of 25 questions that examine various aspects of social support related to family and social environment.The main areas covered include:
Family Social Support: The level of support provided by the individual’s family concerning alcohol or drug use.
Communication and Relationships: The quality and frequency of communication and relationships within the family.
Impacts on the Family Environment: How alcohol or drug use affects family dynamics and social support.

Data Analysis and Use

Data analysis for the ADTFSS-25 includes:
Data Collection: Collecting responses from participants using the questionnaire.
Statistical Analysis: Analyzing the data to compute means, standard deviations, and other statistical measures for assessing social support.
Interpreting Results: Interpreting the results to understand the quality of support and the impacts of substance use.
Using Data: Utilizing the results to develop intervention and support strategies for individuals affected by alcohol and drug use.

Purpose

The purpose of the ADTFSS-25 is to:
Assess Social Support: Provide a comprehensive picture of the social support received from family and social environment.
Understand Communication and Relationships: Help understand the quality of relationships and communication within the family, especially concerning alcohol and drug use.
Inform Interventions: Provide data that can be used to develop intervention and support strategies for individuals affected by substance use.

Calibration

The calibration of the ADTFSS-25 involves:
Defining Criteria: Creating the questions and scoring scales for assessing social support.
Training Users: Training professionals on how to use the tool and interpret the results.
Assessing Reliability and Validity: Evaluating the reliability and validity of the tool through research and pilot studies.

Bibliography

Cohen, S., & Wills, T. A. (1985). Stress, social support, and the buffering hypothesis. Psychological Bulletin, 98(2), 310-357.
Schwarzer, R., & Leppin, A. (1991). Social support and health: A meta-analysis. Psychological Bulletin, 110(1), 87-98.
Tucker, J. A., & Vuchinich, R. E. (1994). Social support and alcohol use: A meta-analysis. Journal of Studies on Alcohol, 55(4), 519-532.