A National Study of the Reasons for Use and Non-Use of Alcohol Among College Student-Athletes by Sex, Race, and NCAA Division.

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Title:	A National Study of the Reasons for Use and Non-Use of Alcohol Among College Student-Athletes by Sex, Race, and NCAA Division.
Authors:	Milroy, Jeffrey J., Orsini, Muhsin Michael, Wyrick, David L., Fearnow-Kenney, Melodie, Kelly, Samantha E., Burley, Jane
Source:	Journal of Alcohol & Drug Education. Dec2014, Vol. 58 Issue 3, p67-87. 21p.
Subjects:	Chi-squared test, Psychology of college students, Alcohol drinking, Research funding, Scale analysis (Psychology), Sex distribution, Student attitudes, Surveys, Athletic associations, Pre-tests & post-tests
Abstract:	Alcohol use among college student-athletes should be of great concern due to their risk for excessive consumption and related negative consequences compared to their non-athlete peers. Previous research has focused on reasons and/or motives for alcohol and other drug use among student-athletes, rather than non-use. Additionally, previous studies on student-athletes have typically focused on a single NCAA division. Therefore, the purpose of this study sought to identify both reasons for use and nonuse of alcohol among NCAA student-athletes, and explore potential differences by gender/sex, race/ethnicity and NCAA Division. In summary, there are significant differences for use and non-use of alcohol between males and female student-athletes, White and Black student-athletes, and student-athletes of differencing NCAA divisions (I, II, and III). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:	Alcohol use among college student-athletes should be of great concern due to their risk for excessive consumption and related negative consequences compared to their non-athlete peers. Previous research has focused on reasons and/or motives for alcohol and other drug use among student-athletes, rather than non-use. Additionally, previous studies on student-athletes have typically focused on a single NCAA division. Therefore, the purpose of this study sought to identify both reasons for use and nonuse of alcohol among NCAA student-athletes, and explore potential differences by gender/sex, race/ethnicity and NCAA Division. In summary, there are significant differences for use and non-use of alcohol between males and female student-athletes, White and Black student-athletes, and student-athletes of differencing NCAA divisions (I, II, and III). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:	00901482