Abstract
This study examined the ability of problem drinking instruments to accurately classify DWI offenders as to the level of their drinking problem. In conjunction with this, subjects were evaluated on alcohol knowledge, risk taking propensity and personality factors. Analysis of these factors and the various Interactions between them was undertaken in order to gain more knowledge of factors involved in classifying offenders as problem drinkers. Findings showed the Numerical Drinking Profile and the Mortimer/Filkins to be valid, although not extremely sensitive instruments. Increased validity was noted when surrogate factors of problem drinking are used in conjunction with the instruments. Additionally, MMPI profile analyses yielded prospects for treatment of certain offender types. Although examination of risk taking behavior was inconclusive, a strong learning effect due to the DWI education program was evident. Suggestions for further research along similar lines and follow-up procedures are explored.
Reardon, Dennis Joseph (1985). A comparative analysis of problem drinking measures, risk taking behavior, personality subtypes and alcohol knowledge among DWI offenders assigned to a DWI education program. Texas A&M University. Texas A&M University. Libraries. Available electronically from
https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /DISSERTATIONS -993315.