A National Study on Drinking Game Behaviors and Related Consequences Among NCAA Student-Athletes: Racial/Ethnic and Sex Differences

Zamboanga, Byron L.; Merrill, Jennifer E.; Olthuis, Janine V.; Martin, J. C.; Jarrell, Juliet T; Cannon, Margeaux; Meca, Alan; Milroy, Jeffrey J.; Wyrick, David L.

doi:10.15288/jsad.2022.83.74

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“…Our study sample consisted of a subsample of varsity student-athletes from MyPlaybook (an athlete-specific online alcohol/substance use education/prevention program; Wyrick et al, 2014) who self-identified as male (ages 18–25) and were invited to participate in the College Athlete Risky Drinking Study (e.g., Zamboanga et al, 2022). Data were collected from over 200 Division I, II, and III NCAA member institutions during the 2017–2018 academic year (fall/spring semesters).…”

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Masculine drinking norms and alcohol use in a national sample of NCAA male student-athletes.

Zamboanga¹,

Perrotte²,

Newins³

et al. 2023

Psychology of Men & Masculinities

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Participation in sports can increase young adults' risk for heavy alcohol use and related consequences. Among student-athletes, more men report heavy drinking than women. These gender differences may reflect men's expression of masculinity which can encompass excessive consumption. While a growing body of research indicates that general masculine norms are positively associated with alcohol use and consequences among men, the extent to which alcohol-specific masculine norms can increase student-athletes' risk for elevated drinking and related outcomes is not yet known. Thus, we examined how masculine drinking norms are associated with alcohol use and related consequences while accounting for demographics and multiple dimensions of general masculine norms. 1,825 National Collegiate Athletic Association studentathletes (White = 79%, M age = 20.1/SD age = 1.3; 50 colleges/universities) completed a confidential online survey which included questions regarding masculine drinking norms of excess and control and conformity to general masculine norms. We created latent constructs and tested a path model in structural equation modeling. Results indicated that, after accounting for demographics and multiple dimensions of general masculine norms, the masculine drinking norm of excess was positively associated with alcohol use and consequences. Conversely, control was negatively related to alcohol use but unrelated to consequences. Compared to control and other dimensions of general masculine norms, excess was most strongly related to alcohol use and consequences. A move from assessing general masculine norms toward alcohol-specific masculine norms can further researchers' and practitioners' knowledge of masculine norms and their link to drinking behaviors, and enhance the application of masculine norms in alcohol intervention and prevention programs. Public Significance StatementMale student-athletes represent a segment of the college population who are at risk for heavy alcohol use and negative drinking consequences; however, research linking masculine norms to problematic drinking behaviors among student-athletes is limited. Results from the present study indicated that among male NCAA student-athletes, endorsement of masculine norms related to drinking to excess was more strongly associated with increased alcohol use and negative drinking consequences than other masculine norms. Thus, interventions for alcohol-related harm reduction among male student-athletes could address perceptions of masculinity regarding heavy drinking.

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Masculine drinking norms and alcohol use in a national sample of NCAA male student-athletes.

Zamboanga¹,

Perrotte²,

Newins³

et al. 2023

Psychology of Men & Masculinities

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“…Literature typically suggests White-identifying students report greater problematic drinking behavior (e.g., greater alcohol consumption) compared to students identifying with historically marginalized or minoritized racial/ethnic groups (Banks & Zapolski, 2017; Gardner et al, 2020; Madson & Zeigler-Hill, 2013; Taylor et al, 2022; Zamboanga et al, 2022). However, some research indicates Black individuals may be at greater risk for alcohol-related consequences than White individuals due to differing personal life experiences (e.g., culture, racial discrimination, minority stress; Desalu et al, 2019; Mulia et al, 2009; Vaeth et al, 2017; Witbrodt et al, 2014).…”

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A cross-sectional examination of race, gender, and intersectionality on protective behavioral strategies and alcohol outcomes among Black and White college students.

Ayala Guzman,

Bolts,

Shipley

et al. 2024

Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology

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College students consistently report problematic alcohol use (e.g., excessive drinking). Protective behavioral strategies (PBS) are behaviors for reducing alcohol use and/or problems and are negatively associated with alcohol misuse among college students. Studies suggest PBS are used more often and/or more effectively by female individuals. Additionally, examinations specifically between Black and White students have yielded mixed findings and are typically underpowered. Scant studies have investigated the intersectionality between race and gender or examined perceived effectiveness of PBS use related to alcohol outcomes. The current cross-sectional study examined if (a) race, (b) gender, and (c) their interaction moderate the associations between perceived effectiveness of PBS use on PBS use (a path) and between PBS use on alcohol outcomes (i.e., alcohol quantity, peak drinks, and problems; b path). A sample size of N = 528 college drinkers ages 18-24 years old (M age = 19.85; 52.5%, Black, 40.3% White) completed an online survey and were used for analyses. A series of moderated mediation models were conducted. Race did not moderate the a or b paths. The positive association for the a path as well as the indirect effect of PBS perceived effectiveness on lower alcohol outcomes through PBS use were stronger for female students than male students. The intersectionality examination indicated a stronger association between more PBS use and lower consumption, specifically for White male students, and lower problems for Black female students. More attention is needed toward considering intersectionality when identifying at-risk groups and tailoring alcohol intervention efforts. Public Health SignificanceThis study suggests there are differences across racial and gender identities in how protective behavioral strategies used to reduce alcohol problems and their perceived effectiveness may be associated with alcohol outcomes. The potential usefulness of these strategies may be more observable for Black female and White male students. It may be important to consider intersectionality between racial and gender identities when identifying at-risk groups and tailoring alcohol intervention efforts.

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“… Bresin and Mekawi, 2021 , Cerezo et al, 2021 , Gelman, 2006 , Hoyer and Correia, 2022 , Hoyer and Corriea, 2022 , National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, xxxx , Vanherle et al, 2021 , Zamboanga et al, 2022 .…”

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What pandemic? A multisite study of drinking motives and drinking games participation among college students during a pandemic (COVID-19) academic year

Zamboanga

Blumenthal

Ramarushton

et al. 2023

Addictive Behaviors

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A National Study on Drinking Game Behaviors and Related Consequences Among NCAA Student-Athletes: Racial/Ethnic and Sex Differences

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Masculine drinking norms and alcohol use in a national sample of NCAA male student-athletes.

Masculine drinking norms and alcohol use in a national sample of NCAA male student-athletes.

A cross-sectional examination of race, gender, and intersectionality on protective behavioral strategies and alcohol outcomes among Black and White college students.

What pandemic? A multisite study of drinking motives and drinking games participation among college students during a pandemic (COVID-19) academic year

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