Table 3.
Differences in positive experiences in sport between low- and high-frequency consumers.
| Criterion | Global | Frequency of Consumption | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | High | t | ||
| M (SD) | M (SD) | M (SD) | ||
| Personal fulfillment | 3.73 (0.68) | 3.89 (0.67) | 3.54 (0.64) | 5.15 *** |
| Positive affect | 4.60 (0.42) | 4.64 (0.41) | 4.56 (0.43) | 1.95 |
| Involvement | 3.82 (0.56) | 3.81 (0.55) | 3.80 (0.58) | 0.16 |
| Confidence | 3.73 (0.83) | 3.82 (0.83) | 3.64 (0.81) | 2.01 * |
| Vigor | 4.16 (0.63) | 4.22 (0.64) | 4.10 (0.61) | 1.93 |
| Dedication | 4.26 (0.66) | 4.33 (0.67) | 4.19 (0.66) | 1.94 |
| Enthusiasm | 4.55 (0.54) | 4.60 (0.53) | 4.48 (0.55) | 2.06 * |
| Enjoyment | 4.19 (0.42) | 4.20 (0.40) | 4.16 (0.44) | 1.02 |
| Engagement | 4.18 (0.53) | 4.24 (0.54) | 4.10 (0.51) | 2.49 * |
Note. HED = heavy episodic drinking. * p < 0.05, *** p < 0.001.