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Incremental validity of stressful life experiences in predicting psychiatric comorbidity among women in substance abuse treatment
- Authors:
- TAYLOR Rebecca D., BISWAS Bipasha, VAUGHN Michael G.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Service Research, 38(3), 2012, pp.382-391.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Adolescence and young adulthood has been well recognised as a period of transition where young people are expected to navigate a series of complex developmental tasks. Yet, the dynamic contribution of stressful life experiences in predicting psychiatric comorbidity continues to challenge clinical practice and research. This study tested incremental validity of stressful life experiences related to psychiatric comorbidity among 128 young women in a US Midwestern substance abuse treatment facility. Respondents reported low income, homelessness, and health and mental health issues. Using the Addiction Severity Index (ASI), Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-Fourth Edition, Text Revision, and Stressful Life Experience (SLE) Screen as correlates, hierarchical linear regression demonstrated support for incremental validity of SLE uniquely accounting for 6.5% of variance in ASI psychiatric scores. The authors concluded that the findings supported future use of SLE in clinical settings for assessment and intervention purposes.