Religiosity, alcohol use, and sex behaviors among college student-athletes

EW Moore, JY Berkley-Patton, SM Hawes - Journal of religion and health, 2013 - Springer
EW Moore, JY Berkley-Patton, SM Hawes
Journal of religion and health, 2013Springer
College student-athletes tend to consume more alcohol, engage in sex, and report more sex
partners than nonathlete students. The current study examined the relationship between
religiosity (eg, influence of religious beliefs and church attendance) and alcohol use and sex
behavior among college student-athletes. Most of the student-athletes (n= 83) were
religious. Influence of religious beliefs was a significant predictor of less alcohol use and
less sexual activity (ie, oral and vaginal sex, number of sex partners). However, increased …
Abstract
College student-athletes tend to consume more alcohol, engage in sex, and report more sex partners than nonathlete students. The current study examined the relationship between religiosity (e.g., influence of religious beliefs and church attendance) and alcohol use and sex behavior among college student-athletes. Most of the student-athletes (n = 83) were religious. Influence of religious beliefs was a significant predictor of less alcohol use and less sexual activity (i.e., oral and vaginal sex, number of sex partners). However, increased church attendance was not found to be a protective factor. Findings suggest that religious beliefs may contribute to reduction of alcohol use and sexual risk among college student-athletes. Consideration should be given to incorporating religiosity aspects in sexual and alcohol risk-reduction interventions for student-athletes.
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