Doping Use Belief – DUB
Measures an individual's beliefs regarding the allowance of performance-enhancing drugs in sports and their self-reported doping behavior.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Doping Use Belief – DUB was developed by Andrea Petróczi (2007). It is designed to measure Doping beliefs and behavior. The scale is intended for use with Athletes.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 4 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Doping Belief, Doping Behavior.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Doping Belief | 1,2 | 2 |
| Doping Behavior | 3,4 | 2 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 0 = Absolutely not / No, 1 = Yes, but with restrictions / I do not wish to answer, 2 = Yes, without restrictions / Yes, but only for treating a medical condition, 3 = Yes (for behavior items).
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 0 to 10. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low endorsement of doping and no self-reported use: 0 – 2
- Moderate endorsement of doping or potential medical/undisclosed use: 3 – 6
- High endorsement of doping and active self-reported use: 7 – 10
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.