scholarly journals Trends in gambling behavior among college student-athletes: A comparison of 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 NCAA survey data

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jérémie Richard ◽  
Thomas S Paskus ◽  
Jeffrey L Derevensky
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
College Student ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
National Collegiate Athletic Association ◽  
Gambling Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Participation Rates ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
College Student Athletes ◽  
Gambling Activities

Student-athletes represent a vulnerable subgroup of the college student population with regards to engagement in high-risk behaviours. Four large samples of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) student-athletes in 2004 (N = 20,587), 2008 (N = 19,942), 2012 (N = 22,935) and 2016 (N = 22,388) were surveyed about their gambling behaviours and attitudes. A cross-sectional study was conducted to gain insight into changing gambling behaviours and attitudes among college student-athletes. Findings revealed gender differences in participation rates of gambling with men consistently engaging in all gambling activities at higher rates than women (55% of men versus 38% women in 2016). Despite gender differences, the results suggest that participation rates for most gambling activities have generally decreased over the twelve-year span. The proportion of student-athletes at-risk or meeting criteria for pathological gambling between 2004 and 2016 has also decreased among men (4% in 2004 versus 2% in 2016) while remaining relatively consistent among women (<1% across all years). Furthermore, attitudes towards various forms of gambling appear to have changed over time, with a greater number of student-athletes in 2016 believing that sports wagering is unacceptable and a potentially harmful activity. Taken together, the results suggest that gambling behaviours among student-athletes may be on a downward trend despite the increased accessibility and availability of gambling opportunities.RésuméEn ce qui concerne la participation à des comportements à risque élevé, les étudiants-athlètes représentent un sous-groupe vulnérable de la population des étudiants universitaires. Quatre grands échantillons d’étudiants-athlètes de la National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), 2004 (N = 20 587), 2008 (N = 19 942), 2012 (N = 22 935) et 2016 (N = 22 388), ont été sondés sur leurs comportements et leurs attitudes de jeu. Une étude transversale a été menée afin de mieux comprendre l’évolution des comportements et des attitudes face au jeu chez les étudiants athlètes. Les résultats ont révélé des différences entre les sexes dans les taux de participation au jeu, les hommes pratiquant systématiquement toutes les activités de jeu à un taux plus élevé que celui des femmes (55 % d’hommes contre 38 % de femmes en 2016). Malgré les différences entre les sexes, les résultats laissent entendre que les taux de participation à la plupart des activités de jeu ont généralement diminué au cours de la période de douze ans. La proportion d’étudiants-athlètes à risque ou satisfaisant aux critères du jeu pathologique entre 2004 et 2016 a également chuté chez les hommes (4 % en 2004 contre 2 % en 2016), tout en restant relativement stable chez les femmes (<1 % pour toutes les années). En outre, les attitudes vis-à-vis des différentes formes de jeu semblent avoir évolué au fil du temps. En 2016, un plus grand nombre d’étudiants-athlètes pensaient que les paris sportifs étaient inacceptables et potentiellement nocifs. Mis ensemble, les résultats suggèrent que les comportements de jeu parmi les étudiants-athlètes pourraient être à la baisse, en dépit de l’accessibilité accrue et de la disponibilité des possibilités de jeu.

scholarly journals Trends in Gambling Behavior among College Student-Athletes: A Comparison of 2004 and 2008 NCAA Survey Data

2014 ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Will Shead ◽  
Jeffrey L. Derevensky ◽  
Thomas S. Paskus
Keyword(s):  
College Student ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
National Collegiate Athletic Association ◽  
Gambling Behavior ◽  
Gambling Problem ◽  
Participation Rates ◽  
Large Samples ◽  
Sports Gambling ◽  
College Student Athletes ◽  
Gambling Activities

Two large samples of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) student-athletes in 2004 (N = 18,916) and 2008 (N = 17,675) were surveyed about their gambling behavior. A cross-comparison highlighted gambling trends among college-student athletes across the four-year span. Overall, past-year and weekly gambling rates were lower in 2008 compared to 2004. There were no within-gender differences in the proportion of individuals at-risk or meeting criteria for a gambling problem between 2004 (4.0% males, 0.3% females) and 2008 (3.8% males, 0.4% females). Participation rates were higher in 2004 for all gambling activities, except for past-year Internet gambling and sports wagering, which increased in 2008 among males. Across sports, gambling participation was notably highest among golfers of both genders. Collectively, the results suggest that gambling activity among student-athletes is on a downward trend in spite of ongoing expansion of gambling opportunities.

scholarly journals Recreational Screen Time and Anxiety among College Athletes: Findings from Shanghai

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (14) ◽  
pp. 7470
Author(s):  
Yu Gao ◽  
Ning Fu ◽  
Yuping Mao ◽  
Lu Shi
Keyword(s):  
College Student ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
College Athletes ◽  
Team Sports ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Risk Indicator ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychometric Scales ◽  
College Student Athletes

To better understand the behavioral factors contributing to the mental health status among student athletes, we examined the link between recreational screen time and college student athlete’s anxieties. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 278 college student athletes from Shanghai, China, aged between 17 and 25 years old (M = 19.4, SD = 1.5). Multivariate regression analyses, controlled for age, gender, rural vs. urban residency, and individual vs. team sports factors, were performed to analyze the association between their average daily recreational screen time in a week and their dispositional anxiety, pre-competition anxiety, and anxiety during competition, which were measured by the Chinese version of validated psychometric scales among athlete population. Significant results were found in both dispositional anxiety and situational anxiety in relation to recreational screen time among college athletes. Conclusions: Our findings indicate that excessive recreational screen time is a risk indicator of college student athletes’ dispositional anxiety, pre-competition anxiety, and anxiety during competition.

scholarly journals Athletic Trainers' Attitudes Toward Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual National Collegiate Athletic Association Student-Athletes

2011 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristine A. Ensign ◽  
Athena Yiamouyiannis ◽  
Kristi M. White ◽  
B. David Ridpath
Keyword(s):  
Family Member ◽  
Athletic Training ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
National Collegiate Athletic Association ◽  
Athletic Trainers ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
And Bisexual

Abstract Context: Researchers have investigated heterosexuals' attitudes toward homosexuals, focusing on factors such as sex, race, religion, education, and contact experiences. However, in the context of sport, this research is deficient. We found no published literature investigating athletic trainers (ATs') attitudes toward lesbian, gay, and bisexual student-athletes (LGB). Objective: To determine heterosexual ATs' attitudes toward LGB student-athletes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Design: Cross-sectional study Setting: E-mailed survey. Patients or Other Participants: A total of 964 ATs employed at member institutions. Main Outcome Measure(s): We measured attitudes using the Attitudes Toward Lesbian, Gay Men, and Bisexuals (ATLGB) Scale. To determine the extent to which sex, religion, and whether having an LGB friend or family member had an effect on ATs' attitudes, we performed analysis of variance. To establish the effect of age on ATs' attitudes, we calculated a Pearson correlation. We used an independent t test to identify differences between ATs who reported working with LGB student-athletes and ATs who did not. Results: With ATLGB score as the dependent factor, a main effect was noted for sex, religion, and having an LGB friend or family member (P &lt; .01 for all comparisons). Age and total score were related (P &lt; .01). A difference was seen in the ATLGB scores between ATs who were aware of LGB student-athletes on their teams and ATs who were not (P &lt; .001). Conclusions: Many ATs hold positive attitudes toward LGB student-athletes, especially females, those who have an LGB friend or family member, and those who are aware of LGB student-athletes. Still, it is important to provide an open environment in the athletic training room for all student-athletes.

College Student Athletes and Social Media: The Psychological Impacts of Twitter Use

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica L. David ◽  
Matthew D. Powless ◽  
Jacqueline E. Hyman ◽  
DeJon M. Purnell ◽  
Jesse A. Steinfeldt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
College Student ◽  
Intercollegiate Athletics ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
National Collegiate Athletic Association ◽  
Consensual Qualitative Research ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Psychological Impacts ◽  
Media Platform ◽  
College Student Athletes

Twitter, the popular social-media platform, is a staple in intercollegiate athletics. Although it is often regarded merely as a pastime, Twitter boasts advantages and disadvantages to college student athletes and their programs. This is primarily due to the nature of interactions and exchanges that take place between student athletes and the general public, be they fans, critics, or somewhere in between. Using a semistructured protocol, the researchers conducted a 75-min focus-group interview with 7 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I student athletes to examine the psychological impacts of Twitter use. A modified version of consensual qualitative research was used for data analysis. Results indicated that student athletes were heavily influenced and affected by Twitter use across various domains in their lives. Participants reflected on both advantages (e.g., avenue for advocacy and moral support and promoting team cohesion) and disadvantages (e.g., receipt of critical tweets and detrimental performance implications) of using the microblogging platform, thereby corroborating extant literature and providing a more balanced perspective of Twitter’s resulting impact. The researchers explicated practical implications including improved social-media training and the development of best practices to support student athletes in their responsible use of Twitter. Further research is necessary to better understand the differences in experiences of student athletes competing in revenue-generating sports compared with those competing in non-revenue-generating sports.

Understanding Career Readiness in College Student-Athletes and Identifying Associated Personal Qualities

2018 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-192
Author(s):  
Rachel A. August
Keyword(s):  
College Student ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
National Collegiate Athletic Association ◽  
Interview Study ◽  
Career Readiness ◽  
Division I ◽  
Personal Strengths ◽  
Important Concern ◽  
Personal Qualities ◽  
College Student Athletes

The extent to which college student-athletes are prepared to enter the workforce upon graduation is an important concern to universities, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and to many college student-athletes themselves. In this interview study of 18 college student-athletes from 12 sports at a Division I university, the features and extent of career readiness are identified as well as the personal qualities associated with career readiness. Given the criterion established for identifying levels of career readiness, seven participants were classified as career ready, three were semi-career ready, and eight were minimally or not career ready. Further, four personal qualities distinguished athletes who are career ready from those who are not. Those qualities were optimism, resilience, adaptivity, and their recognition of crossover skills, that is, skills, knowledge, and personal strengths required for both sports and work domains. Implications for training student-athletes in positive personal qualities and recognizing crossover skills are discussed.

Gambling Behavior Among College Student-Athletes

2008 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 349-362 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Ellenbogen ◽  
Durand Jacobs ◽  
Jeffrey Derevensky ◽  
Rina Gupta ◽  
Tom Paskus
Keyword(s):  
College Student ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Gambling Behavior ◽  
College Student Athletes

scholarly journals Interassociation Consensus Statement on Cardiovascular Care of College Student-Athletes

2016 ◽  
Vol 51 (4) ◽  
pp. 344-357 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian Hainline ◽  
Jonathan Drezner ◽  
Aaron Baggish ◽  
Kimberly G. Harmon ◽  
Michael S. Emery ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Student ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
National Collegiate Athletic Association ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Cardiac Events ◽  
Permissible Levels ◽  
Primary Focus ◽  
Cardiovascular Evaluation ◽  
Research Initiatives ◽  
College Student Athletes

Cardiovascular evaluation and care of college student-athletes is gaining increasing attention from both the public and medical communities. Emerging strategies include screening of the general athlete population, recommendations of permissible levels of participation by athletes with identified cardiovascular conditions, and preparation for responding to unanticipated cardiac events in athletic venues. The primary focus has been sudden cardiac death and the utility of screening with or without advanced cardiac screening. The National Collegiate Athletic Association convened a multidisciplinary task force to address cardiovascular concerns in collegiate student-athletes and to develop consensus for an interassociation statement. This document summarizes the task force deliberations and follow-up discussions, and includes available evidence on cardiovascular risk, pre-participation evaluation, and the recognition of and response to cardiac arrest. Future recommendations for cardiac research initiatives, education, and collaboration are also provided. (J Am Coll Cardiol 2016;doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2016.03.527.) ©2016 by the American College of Cardiology Foundation.

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