Associations between muscle‐building exercise and alcohol use behaviors among adolescent boys: Results from the 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Issue 3 (28th March 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ganson, Kyle T.; Testa, Alexander; Rodgers, Rachel F.; Jackson, Dylan B.; Nagata, Jason M.
• Is Part Of: American journal on addictions. Volume 31:Issue 3(2022)
• Page Start: 251
• Page End: 255
• Publication Date: 2022-03-28
• Subjects: Substance abuse -- Periodicals; Substance abuse -- Treatment -- Periodicals; 616.86005
• DOI: 10.1111/ajad.13284
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1055-0496

Abstract

Abstract: Background and Objectives: To explore the association between muscle‐building exercise (MBE) and alcohol use behaviors among adolescent boys. Methods: Data from the 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey ( N = 4120) were analyzed using multiple logistic regressions. Results: A greater number of days of MBE in the past week was associated with higher odds of four alcohol use behaviors, including recent alcohol use and binge drinking. Discussion and Conclusions: Findings extend prior research showing relationships between team sports participation and alcohol use behaviors. Scientific Significance: This study is the first to examine associations between MBE and alcohol use behaviors among adolescent boys.