Scale Overview
The Smoking Decisional Balance Scale – Long Form (SDBS-LF) was developed by Velicer, W.F., DiClemente, C.C., & Prochaska, J.O. (1985). It is designed to measure Decisional Balance. The scale is intended for use with Smokers.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 20 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Pros of Smoking, Cons of Smoking.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Pros of Smoking |
1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,19 |
10 |
| Cons of Smoking |
2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20 |
10 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Not important at all, 2 = Slightly important, 3 = Moderately important, 4 = Very important, 5 = Extremely important.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.