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 Carlo C. DiClemente, Joseph P. Carbonari, Robert P. G. Montgomery (1994). It is designed to measure Alcohol Abstinence Self-Efficacy. The scale is intended for use with Adults with alcohol use disorders.
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.
Total scores range from 20 to 100. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Abstinence Self-Efficacy: 20 – 40
- Moderate Abstinence Self-Efficacy: 41 – 79
- High Abstinence Self-Efficacy: 80 – 100
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.