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Proximal Norms, Selected Sociodemographics, and Drinking Behavior Among University Student Athletes
Author(s) -
Lewis Todd F.,
Paladino Derrick A.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
journal of addictions and offender counseling
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.247
H-Index - 16
eISSN - 2161-1874
pISSN - 1055-3835
DOI - 10.1002/j.2161-1874.2008.tb00040.x
Subject(s) - athletes , psychology , college athletics , psychological intervention , norm (philosophy) , peer influence , social norms approach , social psychology , clinical psychology , developmental psychology , medicine , psychiatry , physical therapy , neuroscience , political science , law , perception
Few studies have examined social norm theory with subpopulations of college students. In this study, the authors examined the relationships between social norms and student‐athlete drinking. Results suggest drinking is a function of proximal norms, particularly related to teammates. Implications for counselor interventions are discussed.