Rutgers Alcohol Problem Index – RAPI
A self-report questionnaire used to assess adolescent alcohol problems and the negative consequences of drinking.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Rutgers Alcohol Problem Index – RAPI was developed by Helene R. White & Erich W. Labouvie (1989). It is designed to measure Adolescent alcohol problems. The scale is intended for use with Adolescents and young adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 25 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 0 = Never, 1 = One to two times, 2 = Three to five times, 3 = Six to ten times, 4 = More than ten times.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 0 to 100. Interpretation guidelines:
- Non-clinical / Low risk: 0 – 8
- Moderate risk: 9 – 20
- High risk / Clinical level of problems: 21 – 100
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of High internal consistency.
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.