Alcohol Abstinence Self-Efficacy Scale – AASE
Measures an individual's self-efficacy to abstain from alcohol use across various high-risk situations.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Alcohol Abstinence Self-Efficacy Scale – AASE was developed by DiClemente, C. C., Carbonari, J. P., & Montgomery, R. P. G. (1994). It is designed to measure Alcohol abstinence self-efficacy. The scale is intended for use with Adults with alcohol use concerns.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 20 items organized into 4 factors/subscales: Negative Affect, Social/Positive, Physical and Other Concerns, Cravings and Urges.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Negative Affect | 3,6,14,16,18 | 5 |
| Social/Positive | 4,8,15,17,20 | 5 |
| Physical and Other Concerns | 2,5,9,12,13 | 5 |
| Cravings and Urges | 1,7,10,11,19 | 5 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Not at all confident, 2 = Not very confident, 3 = Moderately confident, 4 = Very confident, 5 = Extremely confident.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Negative Affect (.88), Social/Positive (.82), Physical and Other Concerns (.83), Withdrawal/Urges (.81).
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.