Developed specifically for adolescents, the Adolescent Drinking Index assesses the degree of an individual’s drinking problem. The ADI four dimensions of drinking problem symptoms – loss of control of drinking, social intargets dicators, psychological indicators, and physical indicators.
Participants will respond to a 24-item scale using two Likert styles scales. Response can be “like me a lot to not like me at all” or “4 or more times to never.” Approximately 5 minutes is required for completion.
Authors
Adele V. Harrell & Phillip W. Wirtz, 1989.
Reliability and Validity
Information concerning reliability and validity was taken from the test manual. Reliability was very high with the internal consistency coefficients all above 0.90 and test-retest coefficients at .78. The ADI was correlated with the Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test resulting in values of 0.60 to 0.63. Supported discriminate validity shows that this instrument is a tool for assessing the abuse of alcohol with adolescents.
Where to Purchase
http://www3.parinc.com/products/product.aspx?Productid=ADI
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References
Burkett, Steven R. (1993). Perceived Parents’ Religiosity, Friends’ Drinking, and Hellfire: A Panel Study of Adolescent Drinking. Review of Religious Research, Vol. 35, No. 2
Christiansen, Bruce A. (1989). Using Alcohol Expectanices to Predict Adolescent Drinking Behavior after One Year. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, v57, n1, 93-99.
Donlon, Thomas F. Review of the Adolescent Drinking Index. Office of Test Development and Research, Thomas Edison State College, Trenton, NJ.
McCarthy, Kevin J; Dralle, Penelope W. Review of the Adolescent Drinking Index. E. Hunt Correctional Center, St. Gabriel, LA, and Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA.
Wills, Thomas; Vaccaro, Donato; and McNamara, Grace (1992). The role of life events, family support, and competence in adolescent substance use: A test of vulnerability and protective factors. American Journal of community Psychology, vol.20, No.3, 349-374.
