Scale Overview
The College Activities and Behaviors Questionnaire – CABQ was developed by James W. Pennebaker, Mark Colder, & L. K. Sharp (1990). It is designed to measure College student behaviors, health, and coping. The scale is intended for use with College students.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 22 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Activities and Behaviors, Consumption.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Activities and Behaviors |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14 |
14 |
| Consumption |
15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22 |
8 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 5-point frequency scale (1 = Never to 5 = Always).
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.