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Determinants of Alcohol Consumption of University Student-Athletes: The Case of University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
E.G. Rintaugu, E.D.K. Ngetich and I.M. Kamande
Corresponding Author: Elijah G. Rintaugu
Submitted: May 04, 2012
Accepted: June 23, 2012
Published: September 25, 2012 |
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Alcohol consumption among university student athletes is a global health issue attracting attention from
different stakeholders. The purpose of this study was to establish the determinants of alcohol consumption among
university-student-athletes in Kenya. It was hypothesized that the reasons and consequences of alcohol consumption
are sport- related are mediated by selected demographic factors and Parental Social Economic status (SES). Data
was collected through self-administered questionnaires from 146 subjects (102, 69.9%) males and (44, 30.1%)
females. Resulting data was analyzed thorough chi-square and independent t-test. Findings indicated that student
athletes consume alcohol due to relaxation (82.2%), overcoming of boredom (66.4%) student-athletes. The
consequences of alcohol consumption reported were mainly behavior offending others (32.6%), damaged
friendships (29.6%) and poor academic performance (26%). However both reasons and consequences of alcohol
consumption could not be determined by the selected demographic factors and parental SES with the exception of
the place of residence (neighborhood). It is recommended that trainers/coaches need to sensitize the student-athletes’
on their vulnerability to risks associated with alcohol consumption. Intervention measures and procedures to address
alcohol consumption should be multi-faceted and involve sport psychologists and counselors. Future studies should
be conducted with high school and elite athletes.
Key words: Alcohol consumption , student-athletes, , , , ,
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E.G. Rintaugu, E.D.K. Ngetich and I.M. Kamande, . Determinants of Alcohol Consumption of University Student-Athletes: The Case of University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya. Current Research Journal of Social Sciences, (5): 354-361.
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ISSN (Online): 2041-3246
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