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Assessing the Validity of College Alcohol Problem Scale with African American Undergraduates: Results of Preliminary Investigation.

Authors :
West, Steven L.
Graham, Carolyn W.
Source :
Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education. Spr 2001 46(3):4-17.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Research evaluated psychometric properties of College Alcohol Problem Scale (CAPS) using a sample of African American college students. CAPS was evaluated for reliability and accuracy in identifying potential abusive drinkers. Results indicate that CAPS is a reliable and effective device for identification of abusive drinking among African American college students. (Contains 41 references and 4 tables.) (ADT)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0090-1482
Volume :
46
Issue :
3
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ671068
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research