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Description
The Drinking Refusal Self-Efficacy Questionnaire-Revised (DRSEQ-R) is a psychological assessment tool designed to measure an individual’s confidence or self-efficacy in refusing alcoholic beverages in various social situations. Developed to assist in evaluating the psychological aspects of alcohol consumption, this questionnaire focuses on the scenarios that often lead to increased temptation to drink. By assessing individuals’ responses across different social and emotional contexts, the DRSEQ-R aims to identify areas where self-efficacy may be low, thereby providing insights for interventions aimed at reducing alcohol misuse and promoting healthier behavioral choices.
Authors and Contact Email
Oei, Hasking, & Young
Purpose
The purpose of the DRSEQ-R is to assess drinking refusal self-efficacy by identifying how confident individuals feel about their ability to refuse alcohol in various situations.
Test Year
2005
Administration Method and Scoring
The DRSEQ-R is administered as a self-report questionnaire. Respondents are asked to rate their confidence on a scale from 1 to 6, where 1 indicates “I would drink” and 6 indicates “I am sure I would NOT drink.” This approach allows for a nuanced understanding of an individual’s self-efficacy concerning alcohol refusal.
Reliability and Validity
Information not available.
Factors and Subscales
Information not available.
Keywords
Drinking refusal self-efficacy, alcohol consumption, self-efficacy assessment, psychological assessment, substance misuse.
Items of Drinking Refusal Self-Efficacy Questionnaire-Revised (DRSEQ-R)
1. … you are out to dinner
2. … you are offered a drink by someone
3. … your spouse or partner is drinking
4. … your friends are drinking
5. … you are at a pub or club
6. … you are angry
7. … you feel frustrated
8. … you are worried
9. … you feel upset
10. … you feel down
11. … you feel nervous
12. … you feel sad
13. … you are watching T.V.
14. … you are at lunch
15. … you are on the way home from work
16. … you are listening to music or reading
17. … you are by yourself
18. … you have just finished playing a sport
19. … you have first arrived at home
References
Oei, T.P.S., Hasking, P.A., & Young, R.M. (2005). Drinking refusal self-efficacy questionnaire revised (DRSEQ-R): A new factor structure with confirmatory factor analysis. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 78, 297-307.
Oei, T.P.S., & Jardim, C.L. (2007). Alcohol expectancies, drinking refusal self-efficacy, and drinking behavior in Asian and Australian students. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 87, 281-287.
Scherer, Michael, “Forgiveness and the Bottle: Promoting Self-forgiveness with Alcohol Misuse” (2010). Virginia Commonwealth University. Theses and Dissertations. Paper 2109.
This instrument can be found on page 125 of “Forgiveness and the Bottle: Promoting Self forgiveness with Alcohol Misuse.” Available online at: http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3108&context=etd
Additional information can be found at: https://scales.arabpsychology.com/s/drinking-refusal-self-efficacy-questionnaire-revised-drseq-r/