Examining Associations of Coping Strategies with Stress, Alcohol, and Substance use among College Athletes: Implications for Improving Athlete Coping
Brandon A. Knettel,
Emily M. Cherenack,
Conner Rougier-Chapman
et al.
Abstract:The pressures of collegiate athletics - including commitments to training, travel, and competition - can contribute to maladaptive coping among college athletes, including alcohol and other substance use. However, few researchers have sought to understand substance use as a coping strategy in this population. We administered online surveys to 188 college athletes competing across NCAA/NJCAA divisions at six U.S. institutions to examine factors associated with substance use coping and whether specific strategie… Show more
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