Examining Hazing at Three NCAA Division III Institutions

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Abstract

This research builds upon the work of Allan and Madden (2008) and Hoover (1999), adding to the knowledge base by examining the nature and extent of hazing at 3 NCAA Division III institutions. NCAA Division III institutions have not traditionally been the subject of scholarly inquiry regarding hazing, despite being the largest NCAA division in both number of institutions and athletes. Across all three institutions, 41.7% of athletes experienced hazing, compared to 20.7% of non-athletes. Athletes at these institutions experienced high-risk and abusive hazing behaviors and male athletes were more likely to experience hazing than female athletes. Future researchers should seek to build upon these preliminary findings by examining hazing across institutional type within NCAA Division III.

Authors

• David Kerschner, University of Maine at Orono

• Elizabeth J. Allan, University of Maine