Description

Background:
The URICA consists of 32 items assessing various attitudes and behaviors that correspond to the four stages of change (i.e., precontemplation,
contemplation, action, and maintenance). There are eight Likert-type items per stage, each ranging from 1 to 5, with higher scores indicating greater endorsement of particular attitudes or behaviors. Total subscale scores range from 8 to 40; however, average subscale scores, which range from 1 to 5, are usually reported.

.Developers:
DiClemente & Hughes

References:
DiClemente, C. C., & Hughes, S. O. (1990). Stages of change profiles in outpatient alcoholism treatment. Journal of Substance Abuse, 2, 217–
235.

McConnaughy, E.N., Prochaska, J.O., & Velicer, W.F. (1983). Stages of change in psychotherapy: Measurement and sample profiles. Psychotherapy: Theory, Research. and Practice, 20, 368-375.

Reliability:
Precontemplation=0.78
Contemplation=0.76
Action=0.82
Maintenance=0.83