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