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Measuring drinking patterns among college students.

J G Williams1, A Morrice

  • 1Department of Psychology, Clemson University, SC 29634-1511.

Psychological Reports
|February 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

This study introduces the Drinking Practices Questionnaire for college students. This measure effectively assesses alcohol use patterns and associated negative consequences, aiding clinical research.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Addiction Research

Background:

  • Alcohol use is a significant concern in college populations.
  • Varied definitions of drinking patterns hinder cross-study comparisons.
  • Reliable measurement tools are crucial for accurate research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and validate the Drinking Practices Questionnaire (DPQ) for college students.
  • To provide a standardized measure for assessing diverse alcohol use patterns.
  • To facilitate more consistent and comparable research on student drinking behaviors.

Main Methods:

  • Development of the Drinking Practices Questionnaire (DPQ).
  • Data collection from 109 male and 83 female college students.
  • Assessment of internal consistency reliability for DPQ subscales.
  • Correlational analysis with measures of alcohol-related problems.

Main Results:

  • The DPQ features three subscales: Negative Affect, Positive Expectancies, and Negative Consequences.
  • All three subscales demonstrate good internal consistency reliability.
  • DPQ scores significantly correlate with measures of alcohol-related problems.

Conclusions:

  • The Drinking Practices Questionnaire is a reliable and valid self-report measure for college student drinking patterns.
  • The DPQ can be effectively used to assess negative affect, expectancies, and consequences related to alcohol use.
  • This tool will aid clinicians and researchers in understanding and addressing alcohol use among college students.

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