Athlete Perceived Enablers-Quotations | Construct |
“Depends on what group of friends I drink with”; “Whether or not my friends are drinking”; “Sorority socials offer more opportunities to drink”; “Fun way to spend the weekends”; “If I’m going to a party I’ll drink”; “It’s a social gathering & enjoyable being with friends”. | Friends/Socializing |
“Celebrating a good performance”. | Celebrations |
“Bars are very easy to go to & get into”; “Parties are often being thrown”. | Availability/Accessibility |
“College in general is a big influence”; “I’m young & don’t have many responsibilities”. | College Environment |
Athlete Perceived Barriers-Quotations | Construct |
“I’m a leader, & I want to make good decisions”; “Team sobriety oath”; “Not if I have to be productive the following day”; “Not during the week because of classes & practice”; “Leads to bad decisions frequently”. | Character/Responsibility |
“Not if I have to pay for it”. | Expense |
“I don't like the way most of it taste”; “I don’t like feeling out of control”. | Preference |
“I want to stay healthy”; “Stay healthy & at my best”; “bad effects on my body”; “effects of alcohol my body & how it affects decision-making & motor skills”; “it is kind of weird to go to parties & not drink, but I know I’ll feel better when I don’t”. | Health |