Citation

Mastroleo NR, Barnett NP, Bowers KM. J. Am. Coll. Health 2019; 67(5): 422-432.

Affiliation

Community and Public Affairs , Binghamton University (SUNY) , Binghamton , NY 13902.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07448481.2018.1484367

PMID

29979953

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To examine personal and social constructs (e.g., sex, race) and external influences (i.e., competition schedules) that are associated with the pattern and amount of alcohol consumption by student athletes compared to nonathletes. PARTICIPANTS: Students (n = 2,984; 57% female, 61% White, 16% athlete) on a single campus were surveyed in Fall 2011 and Spring 2012.

METHODS: Anonymous surveys included demographics, alcohol use and related problems.

RESULTS: Student athletes consumed more alcohol than nonathletes, with male and White athletes posing the highest levels of risk for heavy consumption. Expanded examination of in- and out-of-season athletes found out-of-season athletes drink more frequently and more per occasion than their in season peers. Athletes were more likely than nonathletes to drink on specific days of the week and daily patterns differed between in- and out-of-season athletes.

CONCLUSIONS: The risk of athlete status is moderated by sex, race, season, and day of the week.

Language: en

Keywords

Alcohol; College; Student Athletes