Evaluating alcohol consumption in adolescents and young adults: a meta-analysis of the psychometric properties of measurement instruments

This meta-analysis provides strong evidence of reliability and adequate structural validity for instruments measuring alcohol consumption in adolescents and young adults. The AUDIT and BYAACQ emerge as the most reliable and valid options, while the CLASS, PRQ, and ACQ-SF-R also represent promising, psychometrically viable alternatives for assessing beliefs, parental norms, and craving associated with alcohol use. These instruments can guide early detection and preventive interventions, supporting more consistent measurement standards in public health and behavioral research.