Validation of the Chinese Version of the Exercise Dependence Scale-Revised (EDS-R)

Author(s):  
Peiying Yang ◽  
Qian Yu ◽  
Christian Montag ◽  
Benjamin Becker ◽  
Boris Cheval ◽  
...  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
peiying yang ◽  
Qian Yu ◽  
Christian Montag ◽  
Benjamin Becker ◽  
Boris Cheval ◽  
...  

The Exercise Dependence Scale-Revised (EDS-R) has been suggested as screening tool for exercise dependence (ED), however, a validated Chinese version of this instrument is currently lacking. To this end, the present study translated and evaluated the psychometric properties of a Chinese version of the scale. Following a forward-backward translation of the EDS-R, the Chinese version (EDS-C) as well as validated scales assessing associated constructs were administered to a large sample of habitual exercisers (N=1447, 52.4% male) in universities and communities. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was employed and invariance test across gender was carried out. Additionally, internal consistency and test-retest reliability were determined. Furthermore, construct validity was tested by investigating associations of ED with exercise variables and related constructs. We observed that the EDS-C confirmed the original seven-factor structure (TLI = .94, CFI = .95, RMSEA = .068, SRMR = .032) and showed invariance across genders. Moreover, we observed good internal consistency, with Cronbach alpha ranging from 0.73 to 0.93 for sub-scales and a moderate test-retest reliability (r: 0.45-0.82). The construct validity was additionally supported given that higher levels in EDS-C associated with a higher frequency of exercise and higher levels of eating disorder symptoms, body image inflexibility and generalized anxiety symptoms. In summary, EDS-C is a reliable and valid screening tool for ED in Chinese universities as well as communities.


2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 213-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Astrid Müller ◽  
Laurence Claes ◽  
Dirk Smits ◽  
Olaf Gefeller ◽  
Anja Hilbert ◽  
...  

This study evaluated the psychometric properties of the German version of the 21-item Exercise Dependence Scale (EDS-G), which was administered in a large representative German sample (N = 1,611). In order to examine convergent validity, we also asked participants to answer the Eating Disorder Examination-Questionnaire (EDE-Q). To investigate the discriminant validity, clients of fitness centers (N = 129), sport students (N = 85), and medical students (N = 129) filled out the EDS-G. In this German population-based sample, the seven-factor structure suggested by the original authors as well as a higher-order model (7 + 1 factor model) were supported. The total EDS-G scale showed an excellent internal reliability and was positively related to the EDE-Q total and subscale scores. The EDS-G scores differentiated between samples with varying degrees of exercise. In summary, the results indicate that the EDS-G is a psychometrically sound and potentially valid brief measure for the assessment of exercise dependence symptoms.


2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 398 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina Reche ◽  
Cristina De Francisco ◽  
Alejandro Martínez-Rodríguez ◽  
Almudena Ros-Martínez

<p align="left">The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of exercise dependence and athlete burnout and their relationship between them and among demographic and sport characteristics in 449 athletes, 320 males and 129 females (Age: <em>M</em>= 19.71, <em>SD</em>= 6.62). All of them replied the Spanish versions of Exercise Dependence Scale-Revised (EDS-R) and reduced version of Athlete Burnout Questionnaire (ABQ). The results showed a risk of exercise dependence in 8.7% of the athletes, with statistically significant differences in age (a greater exercise dependence was found in athletes under the age of 18 years old), not in gender, sport dedication and type of sport. Regarding burnout, measured through its three dimensions, the data showed 4% for emotional/physical exhaustion (EFE) and 4.9% for sport devaluation (SD) and reduced sense of accomplishment (RSA). Men and team-sport athletes showed a greater RSA. Men and athletes over the age of 18 also showed more DS. As for sport dedication, participants who spent less time training had higher levels of RSA, whereas those who dedicated more time, had higher levels of EFE. Finally, the relationship between exercise dependence and burnout showed that all dimensions of burnout correlated positively with exercise dependence. </p>


2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Gabriel Lucas Morais Freire ◽  
Leonardo de Sousa Fortes ◽  
Janine Alaíde Gonçalves Lima Feitosa Moreira ◽  
Juliana Fonseca Nogueira Alves ◽  
Mariana Ferreira de Souza ◽  
...  

Este estudio transversal tuvo como objetivo investigar el papel predictivo de la edad, la frecuencia de entrenamiento y el tiempo de práctica en el grado de dependencia del ejercicio (DE) de los atletas recreativos. participaron 159 atletas recreativos de atletismo, musculación y crossfit, con una edad media de 31.59 ± 7.98 años, del estado de Pernambuco. Los instrumentos utilizados fueron un cuestionario socio demográfico y la Exercise Dependence Scale-Revised. El análisis de los datos se realizó utilizando la correlación de Spearman y la Regresión Múltiple (p <0.05). Los resultados mostraron una correlación significativa y positiva (p <0.05) de la Frecuencia de entrenamiento con continuidad (r = 0.16), reducción en otras actividades (r = 0.27), falta de control (r = 0.24), tiempo (r = 0.25) y puntaje general de DE (r = 0.25). El análisis de regresión múltiple reveló que solo la frecuencia de entrenamiento tenía una predicción significativa y directa sobre las dimensiones de la DE. Específicamente, la frecuencia de entrenamiento semanal explica el 1% de la variación de continuidad, el 6% de la reducción en otras actividades, el 5% de la falta de control, el 5% del tiempo y el 57% de la puntuación general de DE. se concluye que la frecuencia semanal de entrenamiento parece ser un factor interviniente en el grado de DE en los atletas recreativos. This transversal study aimed to investigate the predictive role of age, training frequency and practice time on the degree of exercise dependence (ED) of recreational athletes. 159 recreational athletes participated in street racing, bodybuilding and crossfit, with an average age of 31,59 ± 7,98 years, from the state of Pernambuco. The instruments used were a sociodemographic questionnaire and Exercise Dependence Scale-Revised. Data analysis was conducted through Spearman correlation and multiple regression (p < 0,05). The results showed significant and positive correlation (p<0,05) of the training frequency with continuity (r=0,16), reduction of other activities (r=0,27), lack of Control (r=0,24), time (r=0,25) and General score of (r=0,25), Multiple regression analysis revealed that only the training frequency presented significant and direct prediction on the dimensions of DE, Specifically, the weekly training frequency explains 1% of the continuity variance, 6% of the reduction of other activities, 5% of the lack of Control, 5% of the time and 57% of the overall score of. It is concluded that the weekly training frequency seems to be an intervention factor in the degree of ED in recreational athletes. Este estudo transversal teve como objetivo foi investigar o papel preditor da idade, frequência de treino e tempo de prática sobre o grau de dependência ao exercício (DE) de atletas recreacionais. Participaram 159 atletas recreacionais de corrida de rua, musculação e crossfit, com média de idade de 31,59 ± 7,98 anos, do estado de Pernambuco. Os instrumentos utilizados foram um questionário sociodemográfico e a Exercise Dependence Scale-Revised. A análise dos dados foi conduzida por meio da Correlação de Spearman e a Regressão Múltipla (p < 0,05). Os resultados evidenciaram correlação significativa e positiva (p<0.05) da Frequência de treino com continuidade (r=0,16), redução de outras atividades (r=0,27), falta de controle (r=0,24), tempo (r=0,25) e escore geral de DE (r=0,25). A análise de regressão múltipla revelou que apenas a frequência de treino apresentou predição significativa e direta sobre as dimensões de DE. Especificamente, a frequência semanal de treino explica 1% da variância da continuidade, 6% da redução de outras atividades, 5% da falta de controle, 5% do tempo e 57% do escore geral de DE. Conclui-se que a frequência semanal de treino parece ser um fator interveniente no grau de DE em atletas recreacionais.


Author(s):  
Astrid Müller ◽  
Laurence Claes ◽  
Dirk Smits ◽  
Olaf Gefeller ◽  
Anja Hilbert ◽  
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Author(s):  
Heather A. Hausenblas ◽  
Danielle Symons Downs

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 39-51
Author(s):  
Yuri Mello Martins ◽  
Gleywson Marcelo Lins de Oliveira ◽  
Alex Silva da Silveira ◽  
Emanuel da Silva Farias ◽  
Samuel Ricardo Milagres Melo ◽  
...  

A dependência do exercício se caracteriza pela ânsia em praticar exercício físico no tempo livre – seja como parte de um outro transtorno seja como fim em si mesmo, que resulta em um comprometimento emocional e de tempo destinado a essa prática.  Tanto a dependência do exercício primária e secundária parece ter impacto na imagem corporal. Assim, o objetivo desta pesquisa foi investigar a associação e similaridade da dependência do exercício com dos traços da imagem corporal entre estudantes brasileiros militares de educação física. Participaram do estudo 45 alunos do Curso de Instrutor de Educação Física da Escola de Educação Física do Exército, todos homens. As versões brasileiras da Exercise Dependence Scale, Swansea Muscularity Attitudes Questionnaire, Muscle Appearance Satisfaction Scale, Social Physicque Anxiety Scale  e Physical Appearance Perfectionism Scale foram voluntariamente respondidos pelos participantes no início do curso. Em torno de 70% da amostra foi caracterizada como risco de não dependência sintomática e 18% em risco de dismorfia muscular. Os sintomas de dependência do exercício parecem ser primários, não fazendo parte da dismorfia muscular A análise de cluster indicou 5 grupos de fatores semelhantes, em dois deles agregam-se somente fatores de dismorfia muscular e drive for muscularity, em outro fatores da dependência do exercício e condicionamento físico e nos outros dois traço de dependência do exercício, ansiedade físico social e perfeccionismo. Apenas o fator tolerância da dependência do exercício não se associa a qualquer traço a imagem corporal e o fator checagem da escala de dismorfia muscular foi aquele mais associado a mais fatores de dependência do exercício. Esperamos que esta pesquisa possa subsidiar outras pesquisas longitudinais, experimentais e estudos transculturais


2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sally Akehurst ◽  
Emily J. Oliver

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