Moderators of the relationship between physical activity and alcohol consumption in college students
Abstract
Objective: Among college students, several studies have found a positive relationship between physical activity and alcohol use. The current study tested gender, Greek status, and ethnicity as potential moderators of the physical activity-alcohol use relationship. Participants: Participants were college freshmen (n = 310) endorsing alcohol/drug use. Methods: Students completed questionnaires assessing a number of health behaviors. Results: Results indicated that gender and Greek status were significant moderators of the relationship between physical activity and alcohol consumption. There was a positive relationship between physical activity and alcohol use for men and Greeks, but not for females and non-Greeks. Conclusions: These findings suggest that exercise does not serve as a protective factor for any of the subgroups of college students studied and is positively associated with drinking among college students who are men and/or involved with the Greek system. Copyright © 2011 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Publication Title
Journal of American College Health
Recommended Citation
Buscemi, J., Martens, M., Murphy, J., Yurasek, A., & Smith, A. (2011). Moderators of the relationship between physical activity and alcohol consumption in college students. Journal of American College Health, 59 (6), 503-509. https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2010.518326
