The Cannabis Expectancy Questionnaire for Men who have Sex with Men (CEQ-MSM): A measure of substance-related beliefs

A.B Mullens; Ross Young; M Dunne; G Norton

doi:10.1016/j.addbeh.2010.01.006

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The Cannabis Expectancy Questionnaire for Men who have Sex with Men (CEQ-MSM): A measure of substance-related beliefs

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The Cannabis Expectancy Questionnaire for Men who have Sex with Men (CEQ-MSM): A measure of substance-related beliefs

A.B Mullens, Ross Young, M Dunne and G Norton

Addictive Behaviors, Vol.35(6), pp.616-619

2010

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2010.01.006

PMID: 20171019

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Cannabis

Factor analysis

Expectancy

Reinforcement from cannabis

MSM

Objective: Substance-related expectancies are associated with substance use and post-substance use thoughts, feelings and behaviours. The expectancies held by specific cultural or sub-cultural groups have rarely been investigated. This research maps expectancies specific to gay and other men who have sex with men (MSM) and their relationship with substance patterns and behaviours following use, including sexual practices (e.g., unprotected anal intercourse). This study describes the development of a measure of such beliefs for cannabis, the Cannabis Expectancy Questionnaire for Men who have Sex with Men (CEQ-MSM). Method: Items selected through a focus group and interviews were piloted on 180 self-identified gay or other MSM via an online questionnaire. Results: Factor analysis revealed six distinct substance reinforcement domains (“Enhanced sexual experience”, “Sexual negotiation”, “Cognitive impairment”, “Social and emotional facilitation”, “Enhanced sexual desire”, and “Sexual inhibition”). The scale was associated with consumption patterns of cannabis, and in a crucial test of discriminant validity not with the consumption of alcohol or stimulants. Conclusions: The CEQ-MSM represents a reliable and valid measure of outcome expectancies, related to cannabis among MSM. Future applications of the CEQ-MSM in health promotion, clinical settings and research may contribute to reducing harm associated with substance use among MSM, including HIV transmission.

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Title: The Cannabis Expectancy Questionnaire for Men who have Sex with Men (CEQ-MSM): A measure of substance-related beliefs
Authors: A.B Mullens (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Ross Young (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
M Dunne (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
G Norton (Author) - Queensland Association for Healthy Communities
Publication details: Addictive Behaviors, Vol.35(6), pp.616-619
Publisher: Elsevier Ltd
DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2010.01.006
ISSN: 1873-6327
PMID: 20171019
Organisation Unit: Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation); University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99551004202621
Output Type: Journal article

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