Evaluate the questionnaire in terms of wording, question sequence, layout, and scales. Pay particular attention to the definition of binge drinking, and comment on its validity and possible influence on answers to the questions.

COLLEGE STUDENT ALCOHOL USE QUESTIONNAIRE This survey is designed to better understand the use of alcoholic beverages among college students. Please be completely open and honest in providing information about yourself and your use of alcohol. Your individual responses will not be identified with you in any way. All answers will be combined and only overall results reported. 1. Have you ever consumed alcoholic beverages? Yes No If no, skip to question #51 2. Have you ever consumed five or more drinks in one sitting? For the purposes of this study, a drink is defined as a bottle of beer, a glass of wine, a wine cooler, a shot glass of liquor, a mixed drink, or a similar drink containing alcohol. Yes No 3. Think back over the last two weeks. How many times have you consumed five or more drinks at one sitting? 4. What is the average number of drinks you consume in a week? 5. To what extent has your alcohol use changed within the last 12 months? Increased About the Same Decreased During the last 30 days, to what extent have you engaged in each of the following behaviors? Fill in the blank. For example, if zero times put a 0, if one time put a 1, if 10 times put a 10, and so on. Number of Times 6. Refused an offer of alcohol? 7. Bragged about your alcohol use? 8. Heard someone else brag about his/her alcohol use? 9. Experienced peer pressure to drink? 10. Thought a sexual partner who was drunk was not attractive? 11. Told a sexual partner who was drunk that they were not attractive?Please indicate how often you have experienced the following due to your drinking during the last year (12 months)? Fill in the blank. For example, if zero times put a 0, if one time put a 1, if 10 times put a 10, and so on. Number of Times 12. Had a hangover? 13. Performed poorly on a test or important project? 14. Been in trouble with police, residence hall or other college authorities? 15. Damaged property, pulled fire alarm, etc.? 16. Got into an argument or fight? 17. Got nauseated or vomited? 18. Driven a car or truck while under the influence? 19. Missed a class? 20. Been criticized by someone you know? 21. Thought you might have a drinking problem? 22. Experienced memory loss? 23. Done something you later regretted? 24. Been arrested for DUI/DWI? 25. Been taken advantage of sexually? 26. Have taken advantage of another sexually? 27. Tried unsuccessfully to stop drinking? 28. Seriously thought about suicide? 29. Seriously tried to commit suicide? 30. Been hurt or injured due to your drinking? For each of the following statements, indicate whether or not you believe alcohol has that effect? Circle the appropriate number. 31. Breaks the ice? Strongly Strongly Disagree 2 3 4 5 Agree 32. Enhances social activities? Strongly Strongly Disagree 2 3 4 5 Agree 33. Makes it easier to deal with stress? Strongly Strongly Disagree 2 3 5 Agree 34. Makes a connection with peers easier? Strongly Strongly Disagree 2 3 4 5 Agree35. Gives people something to talk about? Strongly Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree 36. Facilitates male bonding? Strongly Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree 37. Facilitates female bonding? Strongly Strongly Disagree 2 3 5 Agree 38. Enables people to have more fun? Strongly Strongly Disagree 2 3 4 5 Agree 39. Gives people something to do? Strongly Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree 40. Makes food taste better? Strongly Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree 41. Makes women sexier? Strongly Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree 42. Makes you sexier? Strongly Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree 43. Improves sexual opportunities? Strongly Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree 44. Interrupts your studying? Strongly Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree 45. Makes you feel unsafe? Strongly Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Agree 46. Messes up your physical living space (cleanliness, neatness, organization, etc.)? Strongly Strongly Disagree 2 3 4 5 Agree47. Prevents you from enjoying events, such as concerts, sports, social activities, etc.? Strongly Strongly Disagree 2 3 4 5 Agree 48. Interferes in other ways? If yes, please specify: Strongly Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 5 Agree Classification Questions 49. What is your classification? Freshman Senior Sophomore Graduate Student Junior 50. What is your gender? Female Male 51. What is your age? 52. Binge drinking has been defined as consuming five or more drinks in one setting. Have you ever consumed alcohol in a manner that meets this definition? Yes No If ves: a. Did you binge drink in high school? . Yes No b. Do you binge drink as a college student? _ Yes No 53. What is your ethnic origin? American Indian/Alaskan Native White (non-Hispanic) Hispanic Black (non-Hispanic) Asian/Pacific Other (please specify) 54. What is your marital status? Single Divorced Married Living with a partner, but not married Separated Widowed 55. What is your parent's annual income? Less than $25,000 $25,001 - $50,000 $50,001 - $75,000 $75,001 - $100,000 $100,001 - $125,000 $125,001 - $150,000 $150,001 or higher Thank you for your participation