Readiness and Motivation to Quit Smoking Questionnaire – RMQ
Measures an individual's readiness, motivation, and confidence to reduce or completely stop smoking.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Readiness and Motivation to Quit Smoking Questionnaire – RMQ was developed by Kathleen S. Crittenden, Clara Manfredi, Loretta Lacey, Richard B. Warnecke, Jenny Parsons (1994). It is designed to measure Readiness and motivation to quit smoking. The scale is intended for use with Adult smokers.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 11 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Change smoking behavior, Motivation to cut down, Confidence.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Change smoking behavior | 1,5,6,9,10 | 5 |
| Motivation to cut down | 2,4,7,11 | 4 |
| Confidence | 3,8 | 2 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: Yes/No = Used for items 1, 5, 6, and 9, Not at all to Very much = Used for items 2 and 7, Not at all sure to Very sure = Used for items 3 and 8, Not at all determined to Very determined = Used for items 4 and 11, Timeframe (1 to >6 months) = Used for item 10.
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 Not specified in source text.
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.