Reliability and Validity of the Korean Version of the Dimensions of Tobacco Dependence Scale for Adolescents.
This study assessed the reliability and validity of the Korean version of the Dimensions of Tobacco Dependence Scale (DTDS) for adolescents in Korea. The DTDS, Modified Fagerström Tolerance Questionnaire (M-FTQ), and urine nicotine test were administered to 360 Korean adolescents. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS 21.0 and AMOS 21.0. The construct validity, criterion validity, test-retest reliability, internal consistency reliability, and the area under the curve (AUC) of the Korean version of the DTDS were evaluated. The 4-subscale model of the DTDS (with social, emotional, physical, and sensory subscales) was validated using confirmatory factor analysis, and criterion validity was demonstrated with the M-FTQ. Furthermore, the AUC of the DTDS was 83.1. The Cronbach's α coefficient for internal consistency was .96, demonstrating sufficient test-retest reliability. The Korean version of the DTDS is a reliable and valid measure of tobacco dependence among Korean adolescents.
Chonbuk National University, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea.
Ji Young
JY
Kim
Chonbuk National University, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea.
Sung Hee
SH
Ko
Chonbuk National University, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea.
Hyun Kyung
HK
Kim
Chonbuk National University, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea.
Sung Reul
SR
Kim
Chonbuk National University, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea tcellkim@jbnu.ac.kr.
Hye Young
HY
Kim
D000293:Adolescent; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D056910:Republic of Korea; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014029:Tobacco Use Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014177:Translations
Korean version; adolescent; reliability; tobacco dependence; validity