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International Journal of Psychological Research
Print version ISSN 2011-2084
Abstract
MANRIQUE-RUIZ TAPIA, Maria Alejandra et al. Adaptation and Psychometric Properties of the Electronic Cigarette Dependence Index (ECDI) in a Colombian Sample. int.j.psychol.res. [online]. 2022, vol.15, n.1, pp.20-29. Epub Aug 30, 2022. ISSN 2011-2084. https://doi.org/10.21500/20112084.5297.
Electronic cigarettes had become a public health concern, generating the need of having standardized instruments to evaluate the consequences of their use.
Objective:
The goal of this study was to adapt and evaluate the validity and reliability of the Electronic Cigarette Dependence Index (ECDI) to a Colombian sample.
Method:
In this instrumental quantitative research, the instrument was adapted to the Spanish language, evaluated by expert judges and contested by 128 adult regular electronic cigarettes users.
Results:
The results suggest a single factor structure with reliable goodness of fit measures and values of internal consistency between acceptable and adequate.
Conclusion:
These results suggest the ECDI as a valid and reliable index to be used in Colombian samples.
Keywords : Electronic Cigarettes; Substance-Related Disorders; Validation Study; Reliability and Validity..
