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NDA ABCD CCF OAI NIAAADA AMP SCZ HEAL

Brief Self-Control Scale

134 Shared Subjects

N/A
Clinical Assessments
Behavior
01/03/2020
bscs01
07/20/2023
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Definition
Submission Template
Query Element Name Data Type Size Required Description Value Range Notes Aliases
subjectkey GUID Required The NDAR Global Unique Identifier (GUID) for research subject NDAR*
src_subject_id String 20 Required Subject ID how it's defined in lab/project
interview_date Date Required Date on which the interview/genetic test/sampling/imaging/biospecimen was completed. MM/DD/YYYY
interview_age Integer Required Age in months at the time of the interview/test/sampling/imaging. 0::1440 Age is rounded to chronological month. If the research participant is 15-days-old at time of interview, the appropriate value would be 0 months. If the participant is 16-days-old, the value would be 1 month.
sex String 20 Required Sex of subject at birth
M;F; O; NR
M = Male; F = Female; O=Other; NR = Not reported gender
version_form String 121 Recommended Form used/assessment name
bscs_total Float Recommended Brief Self-Control Scale total score
bscs_factor1 Integer Recommended Factor 1: Self-Discipline
bscs_factor2 Integer Recommended Factor 2: Deliberate/Nonimpulsive Action
bscs_factor3 Integer Recommended Factor 3: Healthy Habits
bscs_factor4 Integer Recommended Factor 4: Work Ethic
bscs_factor5 Integer Recommended Factor 5: Reliability
bscs1 Integer Recommended I have a hard time breaking bad habits. 1::5; 999 5 = Not at all like me; 4 = A little like me; 3 = Somewhat like me; 2 = Mostly like me; 1 = Very much like me; 999 = Missing
bscs2 Integer Recommended I get distracted easily/have trouble concentrating 1::5; 999 5 = Not at all like me; 4 = A little like me; 3 = Somewhat like me; 2 = Mostly like me; 1 = Very much like me; 999 = Missing
bscs3 Integer Recommended I say inappropriate things. 1::5; 999 5 = Not at all like me; 4 = A little like me; 3 = Somewhat like me; 2 = Mostly like me; 1 = Very much like me; 999 = Missing
bscs4 Integer Recommended I refuse things that are bad for me (even if they are fun) 1::5; 999 1 = Not at all like me; 2 = A little like me; 3 = Somewhat like me; 4 = Mostly like me; 5 = Very much like me; 999 = Missing
bscs5 Integer Recommended I'm good at resisting temptation. 1::5; 999 1 = Not at all like me; 2 = A little like me; 3 = Somewhat like me; 4 = Mostly like me; 5 = Very much like me; 999 = Missing
bscs6 Integer Recommended People would say that I have iron (very strong) self-discipline. 1::5; 999 1 = Not at all like me; 2 = A little like me; 3 = Somewhat like me; 4 = Mostly like me; 5 = Very much like me; 999 = Missing
bscs7 Integer Recommended Pleasure and fun sometimes keep me from getting work done. 1::5; 999 5 = Not at all like me; 4 = A little like me; 3 = Somewhat like me; 2 = Mostly like me; 1 = Very much like me; 999 = Missing
bscs8 Integer Recommended I do things that feel good in the moment but regret later on. 1::5; 999 1 = Not at all like me; 2 = A little like me; 3 = Somewhat like me; 4 = Mostly like me; 5 = Very much like me; 999 = Missing
bscs9 Integer Recommended Sometimes I can't stop myself from doing something, even if I know it is wrong. 1::5; 999 5 = Not at all like me; 4 = A little like me; 3 = Somewhat like me; 2 = Mostly like me; 1 = Very much like me; 999 = Missing
bscs10 Integer Recommended I often act without thinking through all the alternatives. 1::5; 999 5 = Not at all like me; 4 = A little like me; 3 = Somewhat like me; 2 = Mostly like me; 1 = Very much like me; 999 = Missing
bscs11 Integer Recommended I am lazy. 1::5; 999 5 = Not at all like me; 4 = A little like me; 3 = Somewhat like me; 2 = Mostly like me; 1 = Very much like me; 999 = Missing
bscs12 Integer Recommended I do certain things that are bad for me, if they are fun 1::5; 999 5 = Not at all like me; 4 = A little like me; 3 = Somewhat like me; 2 = Mostly like me; 1 = Very much like me; 999 = Missing
bscs13 Integer Recommended I wish I had more self-discipline 1::5; 999 5 = Not at all like me; 4 = A little like me; 3 = Somewhat like me; 2 = Mostly like me; 1 = Very much like me; 999 = Missing
bscs14 Integer Recommended I am able to work effectively toward long-term goals 1::5; 999 1 = Not at all like me; 2 = A little like me; 3 = Somewhat like me; 4 = Mostly like me; 5 = Very much like me; 999 = Missing
bscs15 Integer Recommended I never allow myself to lose control. 1::5; 999 1 = Not at all like me; 2 = A little like me; 3 = Somewhat like me; 4 = Mostly like me; 5 = Very much like me; 999 = Missing
bscs16 Integer Recommended People can count on me to keep on schedule. 1::5; 999 1 = Not at all like me; 2 = A little like me; 3 = Somewhat like me; 4 = Mostly like me; 5 = Very much like me; 999 = Missing
bscs17 Integer Recommended Getting up in the morning is hard for me. 1::5; 999 5 = Not at all like me; 4 = A little like me; 3 = Somewhat like me; 2 = Mostly like me; 1 = Very much like me; 999 = Missing
bscs18 Integer Recommended I have trouble saying no. 1::5; 999 5 = Not at all like me; 4 = A little like me; 3 = Somewhat like me; 2 = Mostly like me; 1 = Very much like me; 999 = Missing
bscs19 Integer Recommended I change my mind fairly often. 1::5; 999 5 = Not at all like me; 4 = A little like me; 3 = Somewhat like me; 2 = Mostly like me; 1 = Very much like me; 999 = Missing
bscs20 Integer Recommended I blurt out whatever is on my mind. 1::5; 999 5 = Not at all like me; 4 = A little like me; 3 = Somewhat like me; 2 = Mostly like me; 1 = Very much like me; 999 = Missing
bscs21 Integer Recommended People would describe me as impulsive. 1::5; 999 5 = Not at all like me; 4 = A little like me; 3 = Somewhat like me; 2 = Mostly like me; 1 = Very much like me; 999 = Missing
bscs22 Integer Recommended I spend too much money. 1::5; 999 5 = Not at all like me; 4 = A little like me; 3 = Somewhat like me; 2 = Mostly like me; 1 = Very much like me; 999 = Missing
bscs23 Integer Recommended I keep everything neat. 1::5; 999 1 = Not at all like me; 2 = A little like me; 3 = Somewhat like me; 4 = Mostly like me; 5 = Very much like me; 999 = Missing
bscs24 Integer Recommended I am self-indulgent at times. 1::5; 999 5 = Not at all like me; 4 = A little like me; 3 = Somewhat like me; 2 = Mostly like me; 1 = Very much like me; 999 = Missing
bscs25 Integer Recommended I am reliable. 1::5; 999 1 = Not at all like me; 2 = A little like me; 3 = Somewhat like me; 4 = Mostly like me; 5 = Very much like me; 999 = Missing
bscs26 Integer Recommended I get carried away by my feelings. 1::5; 999 5 = Not at all like me; 4 = A little like me; 3 = Somewhat like me; 2 = Mostly like me; 1 = Very much like me; 999 = Missing
bscs27 Integer Recommended I do many things on the spur of the moment. 1::5; 999 5 = Not at all like me; 4 = A little like me; 3 = Somewhat like me; 2 = Mostly like me; 1 = Very much like me; 999 = Missing
bscs28 Integer Recommended I don't keep secrets very well. 1::5; 999 5 = Not at all like me; 4 = A little like me; 3 = Somewhat like me; 2 = Mostly like me; 1 = Very much like me; 999 = Missing
bscs29 Integer Recommended I have worked or studied all night at the last minute. 1::5; 999 5 = Not at all like me; 4 = A little like me; 3 = Somewhat like me; 2 = Mostly like me; 1 = Very much like me; 999 = Missing
bscs30 Integer Recommended I'm not easily discouraged. 1::5; 999 1 = Not at all like me; 2 = A little like me; 3 = Somewhat like me; 4 = Mostly like me; 5 = Very much like me; 999 = Missing
bscs31 Integer Recommended I'd be better off if I stopped to think before acting. 1::5; 999 5 = Not at all like me; 4 = A little like me; 3 = Somewhat like me; 2 = Mostly like me; 1 = Very much like me; 999 = Missing
bscs32 Integer Recommended I engage in healthy practices. 1::5; 999 1 = Not at all like me; 2 = A little like me; 3 = Somewhat like me; 4 = Mostly like me; 5 = Very much like me; 999 = Missing
bscs33 Integer Recommended I eat healthy foods. 1::5; 999 1 = Not at all like me; 2 = A little like me; 3 = Somewhat like me; 4 = Mostly like me; 5 = Very much like me; 999 = Missing
bscs34 Integer Recommended I lose my temper too easily. 1::5; 999 5 = Not at all like me; 4 = A little like me; 3 = Somewhat like me; 2 = Mostly like me; 1 = Very much like me; 999 = Missing
bscs35 Integer Recommended I often interrupt people. 1::5; 999 5 = Not at all like me; 4 = A little like me; 3 = Somewhat like me; 2 = Mostly like me; 1 = Very much like me; 999 = Missing
bscs36 Integer Recommended I sometimes drink or use drugs to excess. 1::5; 999 5 = Not at all like me; 4 = A little like me; 3 = Somewhat like me; 2 = Mostly like me; 1 = Very much like me; 999 = Missing
bscs37 Integer Recommended I am always on time. 1::5; 999 1 = Not at all like me; 2 = A little like me; 3 = Somewhat like me; 4 = Mostly like me; 5 = Very much like me; 999 = Missing
custom_src_id String 30 Recommended Subject ID how it's defined in lab/project (used for source IDs that change depending on timepoint/visit/etc.)
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  • Size: If applicable, the character limit of this element
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  • Description: A basic description
  • Value Range: Which values can appear validly in this element (case sensitive for strings)
  • Notes: Expanded description or notes on coding of values
  • Aliases: A list of currently supported Aliases (alternate element names)
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