Are Big-Time Sports a Threat to Student Achievement? / Jason M. Lindo, Isaac D. Swensen, Glen R. Waddell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lindo, Jason M.

Contributor:

National Bureau of Economic Research.

Swensen, Isaac D.

Waddell, Glen R.

Series:

Working Paper Series (National Bureau of Economic Research) no. w17677.

NBER working paper series no. w17677

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource: illustrations (black and white);

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, Mass. National Bureau of Economic Research 2011.

Summary:

We consider the relationship between collegiate-football success and non-athlete student performance. We find that the team's success significantly reduces male grades relative to female grades. This phenomenon is only present in fall quarters, which coincides with the football season. Using survey data, we find that males are more likely than females to increase alcohol consumption, decrease studying, and increase partying in response to the success of the team. Yet, females also report that their behavior is affected by athletic success, suggesting that their performance is likely impaired but that this effect is masked by the practice of grade curving.

Notes:

Print version record

December 2011.