Journal article
Refining the Marijuana Purchase Task: Using Qualitative Methods to Inform Measure Development
Abstract
Behavioral economic demand for cannabis (i.e., relative reinforcing value) can be measured via marijuana purchase tasks (MPTs). However, commodity ambiguities pose challenges and design concerns exist regarding current MPTs. The aim of this 2-phase study was to modify and improve a MPT using qualitative methods. Phase I: Focus groups were conducted with regular (i.e., average use ≥ once/week) cannabis users (n = 31; 6-7 per group M[SD] age = 26 …
Authors
Aston ER; Metrik J; Rosen RK; Swift R; MacKillop J
Journal
Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology, Vol. 29, No. 1, pp. 23–35
Publisher
American Psychological Association (APA)
Publication Date
February 2021
DOI
10.1037/pha0000355
ISSN
1064-1297