Can We Do Without Alcohol Abusers’ Self-Reports?

Author(s)

Linda C. Sobell, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow
Mark B. Sobell, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-1986

Publication Title

The Behavior Therapist

Volume

9

Issue/Number

7

First Page

141

ISSN

0278-8403

Last Page

146

Abstract/Excerpt

Although the literature generally supports the reliability and validity of alcohol abusers' self-reports, it is important to note that this conclusion may not be generalizable to other than clinical populations. Studies are reviewed that compared these self-reports with official records, reports by collaterals, and biochemical test reports; assessed drinking over extended periods of time; and examined the effects of interview setting conditions and population variables. It is concluded that there is no reason not to use alcoholics' self-reports, although corroborative measures should be obtained.

NSUWorks Citation

Sobell, L. C., Sobell, M. B. (1986). Can We Do Without Alcohol Abusers’ Self-Reports?. The Behavior Therapist, 9(7), 141-146.
Available at: https://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_facarticles/811