Arriola Kimberly R Jacob, Usdan Stuart, Mays Darren, Weitzel Jessica Aungst, Cremeens Jennifer, Martin Ryan J, Borba Christina, Bernhardt Jay M
Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA.
Am J Health Behav. 2009 Sep-Oct;33(5):504-12. doi: 10.5993/ajhb.33.5.3.
To examine the reliability and validity of a new measure of alcohol outcome expectations for college students, the Alcohol Consequences Expectations Scale (ACES).
College students (N=169) completed the ACES and several other measures.
Results support the existence of 5 internally consistent subscales. Additionally, the ACES is associated with conceptually similar measures and self-reported drinking behavior.
This study supports the reliability of the ACES and its subscales and provides preliminary evidence of construct and criterion-related validity. Pending further investigation, this scale may be used to inform the development of alcohol abuse prevention programs on college campuses.
