Risks and Consequences Questionnaire – RCQ
Measures the frequency of risky behaviors and negative consequences, as well as the involvement of alcohol and marijuana in these events, among adolescents.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Risks and Consequences Questionnaire – RCQ was developed by L.A.R. Stein, Rebecca Lebeau, Mary Clair, Joseph S. Rossi, Rose Marie Martin, & Charles Golembeske (2010). It is designed to measure Alcohol- and marijuana-related risks and consequences. The scale is intended for use with Incarcerated adolescents.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 23 items organized into 7 factors/subscales: Injuries and Fighting, Sexual Behavior, Driving, Interpersonal Problems, School and Work Problems, Victimization, Suicide Risk.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Injuries and Fighting | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 | 7 |
| Sexual Behavior | 8,9,10 | 3 |
| Driving | 11,12 | 2 |
| Interpersonal Problems | 13,14,15,16 | 4 |
| School and Work Problems | 17,18,19,20,21 | 5 |
| Victimization | 22 | 1 |
| Suicide Risk | 23 | 1 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: happened = Number of times happened, alcohol = Number of times happened with alcohol involved, marijuana = Number of times happened with marijuana involved.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.