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 28 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: frequency = Number of times (fill in value).
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified in text.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.