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Relationship between physical activity intensities and drunkorexia severity among first-year college students
Robert Booker1, Melinda Novik2, Riley Galloway2
1Department of Kinesiology, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, USA.
Journal of American College Health : J of ACH
|February 12, 2020
Summary
Vigorous physical activity intensity is linked to drunkorexia severity in college students. Understanding this link is crucial for preventing co-occurring alcohol misuse and eating disorder behaviors.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
- Addiction Research
Background:
- Drunkorexia, characterized by alcohol misuse and disordered eating, is a growing concern among college students.
- Physical activity is often explored as a coping mechanism or a co-occurring behavior in substance use studies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between different intensities of physical activity and the severity of drunkorexia behaviors among first-year college students.
- To determine if physical activity intensity predicts drunkorexia severity in this population.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional online survey was administered to 127 first-year college students living in residence halls.
- Data collected included measures of alcohol consumption, drunkorexia behaviors, and physical activity levels.
- Multiple hierarchical linear regressions were used to analyze the association between physical activity intensity and drunkorexia severity.
Main Results:
- Vigorous physical activity intensity was found to be significantly associated with the severity of drunkorexia behaviors.
- Other intensities of physical activity did not show a significant correlation with drunkorexia severity.
Conclusions:
- The duration of vigorous physical activity may influence drunkorexia severity, potentially moderated by the motivation behind the activity.
- Healthcare providers and university wellness programs should consider physical activity as a potential risk behavior that co-occurs with alcohol misuse and disordered eating patterns.
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