URICA Assessment

The University of Rhode Island Change Assessment (URICA) is a psychometric tool designed to evaluate an individual's readiness to change behaviors, particularly in areas such as substance use, mental health, and lifestyle modifications. The URICA utilizes the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change, which outlines different stages that individuals go through when modifying behavior: Pre-contemplation, Contemplation, Action, and Maintenance.

McConnaughy and colleagues developed the University of Rhode Island Change (URICA) in the 1980s. The scale was designed to assess individuals' readiness to change their behavior, particularly in the context of addiction and health-related behaviors, by identifying which stage of change they are in and tailoring interventions accordingly.

The University of Rhode Island Change (URICA) scale is a psychometric tool used to assess an individual’s readiness to change concerning various behaviors, particularly substance use and psychological issues. It consists of multiple versions that vary in the number of items and target different contexts, such as alcohol use, drug use, and psychotherapy.