Examination Of Drinking Habits And Motives Of Collegiate...

Article #1 Taylor, Elizabeth A., et al. Examination of drinking habits and motives of collegiate student- athletes. Journal of Applied Sport Management, vol. 9, no. 1, 2017, p. 78+. Academic OneFile, go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?p=AONEsw=wu=kaea136v=2.1id=GALE%7CA48002999 0it=rasid=b0f90d6060160db2d2158297e68d58b9. Accessed 29 Mar. 2017. Summary: Author, Elizabeth A. Taylor, Rose Marie Ward, and Robin Hardin were all professors. Elizabeth A. Taylor completed the requirements for her Ph.D. in Kinesiology and Sports Studies in May of 2016. She is completing the requirements for her master’s degree in statistics and certificate in Women s Studies at the University of Tennessee in 2017. Rose Marie Ward is a professor in the†¦show more content†¦Collegiate student-athletes are not only more likely to consume alcohol more frequently, but also consume more drinks every time, and more likely to binge drink a lot more out of habit than the nonathletic students. Although the student athletes drink to become less stressful, there are many negative consequences. Some of the negative consequences include different physical illnesses or injuries, a greater chance of drinking and driving (or riding with an intoxicated driver), increased the chance of risky sexual behaviors, a greater amount of sensations to seek rec kless behavior, and a decreased amount of academic success. Taylor, Ward, and Hardin state that, â€Å"Alcohol consumption patterns also differ based on specific sport and gender.† Males tend to typically consume more alcohol than females. Taylor, Ward, and Hardin say, â€Å"Sixty percent of male and 50% of female collegiate student-athletes self-reported heavy episodic alcohol consumption during a two-week period.† Another difference in alcohol consumption numbers was their sports that they were involved in. The male student-athletes who participate in swimming, soccer, and baseball reported a significantly higher alcohol consumption compared to other sports such as basketball or track and field. Throughout this study, Taylor, Ward, and Hardin concluded that collegiate student-athletes are more likely to consume alcohol thanShow MoreRelatedResearch Paper and Argument Topics4449 Words   |  18 Pagesextent? Is healthcare for women underfunded? In what ways? Should in surance companies that cover the cost of Viagra prescriptions also be required to cover birth control and regular examinations for women? Are homosexual characters and topics appropriate for primetime television? In what ways does gender play a role in student success and teacher attention in the classroom? Should the Equal Rights Amendment be revived and made part of the Constitution? UWC at UCF (407) 823-2197 http://uwc.cah.ucf.eduRead MoreFundamentals of Hrm263904 Words   |  1056 PagesThis online teaching and learning environment integrates the entire digital textbook with the most effective instructor and student resources With WileyPLUS: Students achieve concept mastery in a rich, structured environment that’s available 24/7 Instructors personalize and manage their course more effectively with assessment, assignments, grade tracking, and more manage time better study smarter save money From multiple study paths, to self-assessment, to a wealth of interactive visual