Validity of the Hangover Symptoms Scale: Evidence from an Electronic Diary Study

Background: The Hangover Symptoms Scale (HSS) assesses the frequency of 13 symptoms experienced after drinking in the past year. Cross‐sectional analyses in college drinkers showed preliminary evidence for the validity of the HSS ( Slutske et al., 2003 ). The current investigation extended this work by examining the construct validity of the HSS in an ecological momentary assessment investigation. Methods: Frequent drinkers ( N = 404) carried...