The Monitoring the Future Survey is an extensive nationwide study that examines the behaviors, attitudes, and values of adolescents and young adults in the United States, particularly focusing on substance use, including binge drinking. Since its inception in 1975, the survey has played a critical role in providing insights into the patterns of drug use, helping to shape public policy and prevention strategies. The survey is conducted annually and includes a wide array of questions aimed at understanding the frequency and context of substance consumption among youth. This document outlines the specific components of the survey related to binge drinking, including detailed questions directed at assessing the prevalence of alcohol consumption and its associated risk factors among high school students and young adults. The data collected assists researchers and policymakers in addressing youth substance use and enhancing intervention methods.
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Description
The Monitoring the Future Survey serves as a comprehensive assessment tool for understanding binge drinking behaviors among adolescents and young adults.
Authors and Contact Email
Johnston, L.D., O’Malley, P.M., & Bachman, J.G. (2001). For further inquiries, contact: –
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Purpose
The purpose of the survey is to examine the prevalence and patterns of binge drinking and other substance use among American youth, contributing to a national database that informs prevention efforts.
Test Year
2001
Administration Method and Scoring
Information not available.
Reliability and Validity
Information not available.
Factors and Subscales
The survey assesses binge drinking through questions related to frequency and quantity of alcohol consumption in specific time frames.
Keywords
Binge Drinking, Alcohol Consumption, Adolescents, Substance Use, Monitoring the Future Survey.
Items of ‘Monitoring the Future Survey/Binge Drinking’
1. On how many occasions in your lifetime (if any) have you been drunk or very high from drinking alcoholic beverages?
- 1. 0 occasions
- 2. 1-2 occasions
- 3. 3-5 occasions
- 4. 6-9 occasions
- 5. 10-19 occasions
- 6. 20-39 occasions
- 7. 40 or more occasions
2. On how many occasions during the past 30 days (if any) have you been drunk or very high from drinking alcoholic beverages?
- 1. 0 occasions
- 2. 1-2 occasions
- 3. 3-5 occasions
- 4. 6-9 occasions
- 5. 10-19 occasions
- 6. 20-39 occasions
- 7. 40 or more occasions
A drink is defined as a glass of wine, a bottle of beer, a wine cooler, a shot glass of liquor, or a mixed drink.
3. Think back over the LAST TWO WEEKS. How many times have you had five or more drinks in a row?
- 1. None
- 2. Once
- 3. Twice
- 4. 3 to 5 times
- 5. 6 to 9 times
- 6. 10 or more times
4. During the last two weeks, how many times have you had 3 or 4 drinks in a row (but no more than that)?
- 1. None
- 2. Once
- 3. Twice
- 4. 3 to 5 times
- 5. 6 to 9 times
- 6. 10 or more times
5. On how many occasions during the last 30 days (if any) have you sniffed glue, or breathed the contents of aerosol spray cans, or inhaled any other gases or sprays in order to get high?
- 1. None
- 2. Once
- 3. Twice
- 4. 3 to 5 times
- 5. 6 to 9 times
- 6. 10 or more times
6. During the last two weeks, how many times have you had two drinks in a row (but no more than that)?
- 1. None
- 2. Once
- 3. Twice
- 4. 3 to 5 times
- 5. 6 to 9 times
- 6. 10 or more times
References
Johnston, L.D., O’Malley, P.M., & Bachman, J.G. (2001). Monitoring the Future national survey results on drug use, 1975-2001: Volume 1, Secondary School Students 2000 (NIH Publication NO. 01-4924) Bethesda, MD: National Institute on Drug Abuse. Available online at: http://www.dmhas.state.ct.us/sig/pdf/uconn/core_measures.pdf
For the complete scale, visit: https://scales.arabpsychology.com/s/monitoring-the-future-survey-binge-drinking/