@article{ref1,
title="Development of a brief substance use sensation seeking scale: validation and prediction of injection-related behaviors",
journal="AIDS and behavior",
year="2014",
author="Werb, Dan and Richardson, Chris and Buxton, Jane and Shoveller, Jeannie and Wood, Evan and Kerr, Thomas",
volume="19",
number="2",
pages="352-361",
abstract="Sensation seeking, a personality trait, has been shown to predict engagement in high-risk behaviors. However, little is known regarding the impact of sensation seeking on substance use among street youth. We therefore sought to modify a sensation seeking scale (SSS) for use among this population. Street youth from the Vancouver-based At-Risk Youth Study (n = 226) completed the modified SSS. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis (EFA/CFA) were undertaken to establish the scale's dimensionality and internal validity. The association between SSS score and injection-related behaviors was tested using generalized estimating equation analysis. EFA results indicated scale unidimensionality. The comparative fit index (CFI) suggested acceptable fit (CFI = 0.914). In multivariate analysis, sensation seeking was independently associated with injection drug use, crystal methamphetamine use, polysubstance use, and binge drug use (all p < 0.05). Our findings provide preliminary support for the use of the modified SSS among street youth.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1090-7165",
doi="10.1007/s10461-014-0875-z",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10461-014-0875-z"
}