The Godfrey-Laux Alcohol Knowledge, Attitudes, and Intentions Assessment Battery

Abstract

The Godfrey-Laux Alcohol Knowledge, Attitudes, and Intentions Assessment Battery (GLB) was developed to measure the impact of information about the effects of alcohol consumption on knowledge, attitudes, and intentions related to alcohol use. Items were selected from existing instruments and new items were constructed. They were factor analyzed, and an attitude scale measuring (in)tolerance toward alcohol use and two behavioral intention scales, one measuring intent to use alcohol responsibly and the other intent to set limits on alcohol use, were constructed based on the factors obtained. A correlational analysis included two scores on the knowledge items (number correct and number wrong), the attitude and intention scales, and reported behavior. The highest correlations were between attitudes and intentions. Knowledge scores correlated with intentions and reported single occasion alcohol consumption rate, and substantial correlations were observed among attitudes, intentions, and reported drinking behavior (whether they drank, how often, and single occasion consumption rate). These results illustrate that knowledge, attitudes, intentions, and reported behavior regarding alcohol consumption are interrelated. Thus information presented in the form of a warning or some other form about the hazards and risks of alcohol use should affect related attitudes, intentions and, theoretically, behavior. The GLB should be useful both for evaluating the effects of information dissemination and for predicting behavior related to alcohol consumption.