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Description

The Situation Temptation Scales – Drug Version is a psychometric tool designed to measure the temptation individuals may experience in various situations related to substance use, specifically drugs. This scale consists of items that reflect different circumstances and emotional states that could lead to a desire to use drugs, highlighting the internal and external factors contributing to temptation. The scale is available in two formats, a 20-item version and a 12-item version, allowing for flexibility in usage depending on the context and assessment needs. It draws on concepts from the Transtheoretical Model (TTM) to better understand how individuals navigate their experiences with drug use, particularly during times of stress or cravings. The development of these scales aims to assist professionals in identifying triggers of drug use and to support individuals in their recovery process by providing insight into their temptations.

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Purpose

The primary purpose of the Situation Temptation Scales – Drug Version is to evaluate the situational factors and emotional states that may lead to drug use. It aims to assist both clinicians and clients in understanding the various triggers that may prompt substance use, thereby facilitating more targeted intervention strategies.

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Administration Method and Scoring

The scale can be administered through self-report, where individuals rate their level of temptation in response to each item. Scoring is performed on a Likert scale ranging from 1 (Not at all tempted) to 5 (Extremely tempted).

Reliability and Validity

The scale demonstrates high reliability, with reported Cronbach’s alpha values indicating strong internal consistency: Negative Affect (.90), Social/Positive (.87), Physical and Other Concerns (.72), and Withdrawal/Urges (.83). Validity has been supported through research, including studies that link the scale’s factors with self-efficacy in drug use situations.

Factors and Subscales

– **20 Item Version:**
– Negative Affect: Items 3, 6, 14, 16, 18
– Social/Positive: Items 4, 8, 15, 17, 20
– Physical and Other Concerns: Items 2, 5, 9, 12, 13
– Cravings and Urges: Items 1, 7, 10, 11, 19
– **12 Item Version:**
– Negative Affect: Items 1, 3, 9
– Social/Positive: Items 10, 11, 12
– Physical and Other Concerns: Items 2, 7, 8
– Cravings and Urges: Items 4, 5, 6

Keywords

Temptation, drug use, substance abuse, psychometrics, addiction recovery, emotional triggers, substance use evaluation

Items of Situation Temptation Scales – Drug Version

**20 Item Version**
1. When I am in agony because of stopping or withdrawing from drug use.
2. When I have a headache.
3. When I am feeling depressed.
4. When I am on vacation and want to relax.
5. When I am concerned about someone.
6. When I am worried.
7. When I have the urge to use drugs to see what happens.
8. When I am being offered drugs in a social situation.
9. When I dream about using drugs.
10. When I want to test my will power over using drugs.
11. When I am feeling a physical need or craving for drugs.
12. When I am physically tired.
13. When I am experiencing some physical pain or injury.
14. When I feel like blowing up because of frustration.
15. When I see others using drugs at a bar or a party.
16. When I sense everything is going wrong for me.
17. When people I used to use drugs with encourage me to use drugs.
18. When I am feeling angry inside.
19. When I experience an urge or impulse to use drugs that catches me unprepared.
20. When I am excited or celebrating with others.

**12 Item Version**
1. When I am feeling depressed.
2. When I am concerned about someone.
3. When I am worried.
4. When I have the urge to use drugs to see what happens.
5. When I want to test my will power over using drugs.
6. When I am feeling a physical need or craving for drugs.
7. When I am physically tired.
8. When I am experiencing some physical pain or injury.
9. When I feel like blowing up because of frustration.
10. When I see others using drugs at a bar or a party.
11. When people I used to use drugs with encourage me to use drugs.
12. When I am excited or celebrating with others.

References

http://habitslab.umbc.edu/situation-temptation-scales/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2827205/pdf/nihms177208.pdf
Velicer, W.F., DiClemente, C.C., Rossi, J. S., Prochaska, J. O. (1990). Relapse situations and self-efficacy: An integrative model. Addictive Behaviors, 15, 271-283.
Hiller, M.L., Broome, K.M., Knight, K., and Simpson, D.D. (2000). Measuring self-efficacy among drug-involved probationers. Psychological Reports, 86, 529-538.