Motivation to change is a variable which might affect treatment outcomes in substance-
abusing adolescents. The transtheoretical stages of change model of Prochaska, Norcross …

Assessing motivation to change in adolescent substance abusers is necessary in order to
match treatment interventions to stage of change. This article describes the initial …

This research identified psychosocial factors related to motivation to change in adolescents
completing residential treatment for substance use disorders. Using a naturalistic …

Clinicians emphasize the importance of motivation to change for effecting recovery from
substance abuse disorders. However, little is known about motivation to change substance …

This research identified psychosocial correlates of motivation to change in adolescents
being discharged from residential treatment for substance use disorders. Using a naturalistic …

Heather and Rollnick's 1993Readiness to Change Questionnaire directly measures the first
three stages of behavior change: precontemplative, contemplative, and action. As part of the …

ABSTRACT A valid and reliable instrument was needed to assess motivation level and
impact of a motivational enhancing intervention for adolescents coming for treatment at a …

While interest in understanding the incentives to change amongindividuals with substance
abuse disorders is growing, little is knownabout incentives among adolescents with …

The Problem Recognition Questionnaire (PRQ), a 24-item measure of adolescent motivation
for drug use change and readiness for treatment, was examined with respect to its reliability …

Success in substance abuse treatment is improved by problem recognition, desire to seek
help, and readiness to engage in treatment, all of which are important aspects of motivation …