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The College Drinking Attitude Scale: a tool for alcohol education program assessment
1Department of Counselor Education, University of Florida, Gainesville 32611.
The International Journal of the Addictions
|February 1, 1990
Summary
The College Drinking Attitude Scale (CDAS) was developed and validated in a study of over 4,000 students. Results confirm the CDAS is a reliable tool for assessing college students' attitudes toward responsible alcohol use.
Area of Science:
- Psychological Measurement
- Public Health
- Higher Education Studies
Background:
- College student alcohol consumption presents significant public health challenges.
- Assessing attitudes towards alcohol use is crucial for developing effective interventions.
- Existing instruments may not adequately capture nuanced attitudes among college populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a new instrument, the College Drinking Attitude Scale (CDAS).
- To provide a reliable and valid measure for assessing college students' attitudes toward alcohol use.
- To facilitate research and intervention strategies focused on responsible drinking in higher education.
Main Methods:
- Development of the College Drinking Attitude Scale (CDAS).
- Item analysis, internal consistency analysis, and criterion validity analysis were performed.
- Data collected from a large sample of over 4,000 college students.
Main Results:
- The College Drinking Attitude Scale (CDAS) demonstrated strong psychometric properties.
- Item analysis indicated suitability of scale items.
- Internal consistency and criterion validity analyses supported the scale's reliability and validity.
Conclusions:
- The College Drinking Attitude Scale (CDAS) is a valid and reliable instrument.
- The CDAS can be effectively used to assess responsible attitudes toward alcohol use in college students.
- This validated scale can aid in understanding and addressing college drinking behaviors.