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NCJ Number:	235077

Title:	Dimensionality and Psychometric Analysis of an Alcohol Protective Behavioral Strategies Scale

Journal:	Journal of Drug Education Volume:41 Issue:1 Dated:2011 Pages:65-78

Author(s):	Melinda G. Novik; Bradley O. Boekeloo

Date Published:	2011

Page Count:	14

Sponsoring Agency:	US Dept of Health and Human Services Rockville, MD 20892-9304

Grant Number:	R01AA015139

Publisher:	http://www.baywood.com

Type:	Report (Study/Research)

Format:	Article

Language:	English

Country:	United States of America

Annotation:	The current study examined the dimensionality of a protective behavioral strategies (PBS) measure among undergraduate, predominantly freshmen (92.5 percent) college students reporting recent alcohol use (n = 320).

Abstract:	Participants completed a Web-based survey assessing 22 PBS items. Factor analyses determined the underlying factor structure of the items. Congruence of the factor structure among gender and racial sub-groups was examined by rotating the sub-groups' matrices via the Procrustes rotation method. Reliability analyses determined internal consistency. A 2-factor solution was retained utilizing 17 of the original items. Both PBS sub-scales (Limits and Avoidance) had acceptable internal consistency across all samples. The PBS Scale was determined to be bi-dimensional and reliable. The dimensions suggest two underlying foci: ways to limit alcohol intake and ways to avoid alcohol intake while socializing. Practical implications of these findings are discussed. (Published Abstract)

Main Term(s):	Underage Drinking

Index Term(s):	Alcohol abuse prevention; Alcoholism causes; Alcoholism treatment programs; Juvenile psychological evaluation; Psychological evaluation



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