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Drinking Habits of Rowan University Students
Athletes vs. Non-athletes
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Raise awareness of drinking problems on campus
Does alcohol affect: GPA, or athletic performance
Who is affected
Raise awareness of counseling
Why study this topic?
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Between ages of 18-24, 1,700 students have alcohol related deaths
599,000 students 18-24 are unintentionally injured under the influence of alcohol
About 25% of college students report academic consequences
31% of college students met criteria for a diagnosis of alcohol abuse
What we knew
http://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/statssummaries/snapshot.aspx
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100 Rowan University students
Survey consisting of 13 questions
Collected data over a 2 week span
The Research:Methodology
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59%41%
Males vs. Females
MalesFemales
The Research:Results
26%
26%33%
15%Year
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
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44%56%
On Campus vs. Off Campus
On CampusOff Campus
The Research:Results
58%42%
Awareness of Counsel-ing
AwareNot Aware
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Have64%
Have Not27%
Do not drink9%
Show symptomsof irresponsible drinking
HaveHave NotDo not drink
The Research:Results
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Youger45%
Older1%
Same54%
Drinking Age
YougerOlderSame
The Research:Results
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THE BIG QUESTION
Drink100%
Athletes
DrinkDon't drink
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Affects94%
Does not affect
6%
Athletic Performance
AffectsDoes not affect
The Big Question cont…
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Drink88%
Don't Drink12%
Non-athlete
DrinkDon't Drink
The Big Question cont…
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2.0-2.5
2.5-3.0
3.0-3.5
3.5-4.0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
0
6
16
12
1
11
30
24
Non-athleteAthletes
# of students
GPA
The Big Question cont…
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85%
15%
21 year olds
DrinkDon't drink
A Side Note
97%
3%
Underage
DrinkDon't drink
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Alcohol Use Among College Athletes vs. Non-Athletes
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College Students About 70% drink
About 40% binge drink
Athletes binge drink more than non-athletes
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Reasons Why Celebration
Accessibility
Social Norms and alcohol use
Spend a lot of time in “peer-intensive” environments
New players want to conform to group
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Video Lowering the drinking age
◦ http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4819332n&tag=related;photovideo
Drinking on Campus◦ http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=481933
6n&tag=related;photovideo
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Factors that Influence Drinking The quality of peer relationships.
◦ Athletes have very strong bonds with one another.◦ Consider themselves family.
“Peer influence has emerged as one of the most powerful predictors of initiation and maintenance of drinking in the college setting.” – Brian Borsari
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Factors that Influence Drinking
• Transition to college life.— Making friends is vital.—Role models are formed.
• Alcohol use peaks.• College years are a window of vulnerability.
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Alcohol use from a Social Learning Theory Perspective Three social learning theory constructs:
◦ Social Reinforcement College drinking is completely accepted and will go
unpunished.◦ Modeling
Model could be made from upperclassman who drinks or a team captain.
◦ Cognitive Processes Disruption of cognitive processes in different social
environments Stress reduction Urges
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Hangovers Depression Weight gain High Blood Pressure Depressed Immune System Alcohol Poisoning Altered Brain and Nerve
Functions Abnormalities in Blood-Clotting Cancer Death
Many different side effects from alcohol abuse
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Impair Judgment Homicides Suicides Fatal Auto Accidents Fights Date Rape Other Gender Related Crimes
Quality of Sleep Daytime Attention Insomnia Disturbed Sleep Fragmented Sleep
Indirect Side Effects
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Pancreatitis Skin abnormalities Fatty Liver Fibrosis Cirrhosis Liver Disease Gout Heartburn Ulcer Development Heart or Respiratory Failure
Other Medical Issues
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Loss of Appetite Vitamin deficiencies Dehydration Electrolyte Imbalances Cramps, Muscle Pulls,
and Muscle Strains
Complications for Athletes
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Males vs. Females
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Facts Men and women of the same height and weight
do not experience the same effects of drinking the same amount of alcohol.
The average size male can drink double to the average size woman.
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Females Tend to have more body fat Fat cannot absorb alcohol Have less gastric or stomach enzymes that
breaks down alcohol. Absorb up to 30% more alcohol into their
bloodstream than men. Shorter and lighter than men Hormone changes and menstrual cycle
can also affect alcohol metabolism.
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Comparing Rowan Students
53%
6%
39%
2%Males vs. Females
Males drinkMales don't drinkFemales drinkFemales don't drink
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Loss of time from school or work due to drinking
Depression or unhappiness due to drinking
Drinking in order to cope with personal problems
Drinking to overcome shyness Loss of interest in family and
friends Etc…
Counseling:The Signs of Alcohol Abuse
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Counseling:Are Rowan students aware?
Aware58%
Not Aware42%
Aware of Counseling on Campus
Aware Not Aware
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Rowan University◦ Savitz Hall — Top Floor201 Mullica Hill Rd.
Glassboro, NJ 08028Phone: 856-256-4222 Outside resources available
◦ AA South Jersey Intergroup: (856)486-4446
http://www.aa.org
Counseling:Where to find help
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What we would have done different
Questions/Comments?
Discussion