scholarly journals The Role of Sports Physiotherapist in Confronting Exercise Addiction

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-51
Author(s):  
Shana Quraishi ◽  
Aksh Chahal
Keyword(s):  
Exercise Addiction

scholarly journals The Role of Passion in Exercise Addiction, Exercise Volume, and Exercise Intensity in Long-term Exercisers

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 1389-1400 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rita Kovacsik ◽  
Mark D. Griffiths ◽  
Halley M. Pontes ◽  
István Soós ◽  
Ricardo de la Vega ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Exercise Intensity ◽  
Exercise Addiction

scholarly journals EXERCISE ADDICTION AND ITS RELATION TO PSYCHO-SOCIAL ASPECTS AND MOTIVES

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-126
Author(s):  
Nadja Walter ◽  
Thomas Heinen
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Situational Factors ◽  
Social Aspects ◽  
Exercise Dependence ◽  
Exercise Addiction ◽  
Competitive Activity ◽  
Physiological Approach ◽  
Dependence Scale

Despite typical physiological risks of regular physical activity such as injuries or overtraining, particularly excessive exercise can have psychological side effects and become obsessive. This obsessiveness is often associated with symptoms of addiction (i.e., reduction of other activities, lack of control, withdrawal symptoms). However, the underlying process of developing an exercise addiction is not yet fully understood. Besides the physiological approach, there are several psychological and socio-theoretical models focusing on personal and situational factors. The aim of this research was to explore the role of psycho-social aspects and their influence on symptoms of exercise addiction. 501 participants were asked to record their current sport regarding type, intensity, frequency, and competitive activity. Furthermore, the participants were asked about the motives to exercise as well as their inspiration to start with their current sport. Addictive symptoms were assessed using the Exercise Dependence Scale (EDS). It was expected, that inspiration, competitive activity, as well as the motives achievement striving and catharsis have an influence on the EDS score. The results showed that athletes rating the motives achievement striving, catharsis and enjoyment of movement as important or very important showed significantly higher scores in the EDS. No significant differences were found for inspiration, but competitive activity. The findings suggest an important role of intrinsic motivation on the development of exercise addition, particularly the motive enjoyment of movement. However, the interaction of personal and situational factors needs to be explored further. Keywords: achievement striving, catharsis, competitive athletes, exercise dependence scale, inspiration, physical activity.

Exercise Addiction: Preliminary Evidence on the Role of Psychological Inflexibility

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 199-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuel Alcaraz-Ibáñez ◽  
José M. Aguilar-Parra ◽  
Joaquín F. Álvarez-Hernández
Keyword(s):  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Psychological Inflexibility ◽  
Exercise Addiction

scholarly journals Exercise Addiction in Athletes and Leisure Exercisers: The Moderating Role of Passion

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 325-331 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ricardo de la Vega ◽  
Irini S. Parastatidou ◽  
Roberto Ruíz-Barquín ◽  
Attila Szabo
Keyword(s):  
Exercise Addiction ◽  
Moderating Role

scholarly journals Fitness-Related Self-Conscious Emotions and Risk for Exercise Addiction: Examining the Mediating Role of Passion

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 240-248
Author(s):  
Alvaro Sicilia ◽  
Manuel Alcaraz-Ibáñez ◽  
Delia C. Dumitru ◽  
Adrian Paterna ◽  
Mark D. Griffiths
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Exercise Frequency ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Exercise Addiction ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
The Relationship

Fitness-related self-conscious emotions (SCEs) have been proposed as antecedents of exercise addiction (EA). However, the potential mechanisms underlying such a relationship remain unexplored. The present study examined the relationship between fitness-related SCEs and risk of EA, as well as the mediating role of passion for exercise. A total of 296 male runners (M = 40.35 years, SD = 10.69) completed a survey assessing weekly exercise frequency/hours, fitness-related SCEs, passion for exercise, and the risk of EA. The relationships between the study variables were examined using structural equation modeling. After controlling for age and weekly exercise frequency/hours, fitness-related SCEs of shame, guilt, and hubristic pride were positively associated with risk of EA. However, while guilt had direct effects on risk of EA, shame and hubristic pride showed indirect effects via obsessive passion. The results of the study are discussed, and some practical implications and future research directions are presented.

scholarly journals EXERCISE ADDICTION AND PERSONALITY: A TWO-DECADE SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF THE EMPIRICAL LITERATURE (1995–2016)

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (106) ◽  
pp. 19-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julianna Birche ◽  
Mark D. Griffiths ◽  
Krisztian Kasos ◽  
Zsolt Demetrovics ◽  
Attila Szabo
Keyword(s):  
Big Five ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
Personality Factors ◽  
Big Five Personality ◽  
Robust Methods ◽  
Exercise Addiction ◽  
The Many ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
Representative Samples

Background. It is largely unknown why among millions of exercisers a small proportion become addicted to the behaviour in a similar manner to other common addictions, such as alcohol addiction. Some scholars believe that specific personality characteristics may be involved in predisposing some individuals to exercise addiction. Method. The objective of the current paper was to systematically review papers concerning exercise addiction over a two-decade period (1995–2016) and to establish the extent to which personality factors are related to the aetiology of exercise addiction. Results. The results demonstrated that perfectionism and narcissism are associated with exercise addiction and that the association is stronger in the presence of obsessive-compulsiveness. It was also found that other factors (e.g., anger, hostility, anxiety, depression, and dysfunctional psychological regulation) appear to be associated with exercise addiction. In relation to the Big Five personality traits, it was found that exercise addiction could not be unequivocally associated with openness, extroversion, neuroticism, and conscientiousness. Furthermore, the diverse focus, methodologies, and samples on which the empirical research base relies make it difficult to develop a model accounting for the role of personality factors in exercise addiction. Conclusion. The conclusion that can be drawn is that personality factors are clearly involved in exercise addiction, but the extent to which they exert their effects in the many different situations and stages of addiction requires further research using more robust methods and representative samples.

scholarly journals Unraveling Exercise Addiction: The Role of Narcissism and Self-Esteem

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Bruno ◽  
Diego Quattrone ◽  
Giuseppe Scimeca ◽  
Claudio Cicciarelli ◽  
Vincenzo Maria Romeo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Stepwise Regression ◽  
Risk Group ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Fitness Centers ◽  
Exercise Addiction ◽  
Fitness Clubs ◽  
Narcissistic Personality Inventory

The aim of this study was to assess the risk of exercise addiction (EA) in fitness clubs and to identify possible factors in the development of the disorder. The Exercise Addiction Inventory (EAI), the Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI), and the Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory (SEI) were administered to a sample of 150 consecutive gym attenders recruited in fitness centers. Based on EAI total score, high EA risk group (HEAn=51) and a low EA risk group (LEAn=69) were identified. HEA reported significantly higher total score (mean = 20.2 versus 14.6) on the NPI scale and lower total score (mean = 32.2 versus 36.4) on the SEI scale than LEA. A stepwise regression analysis indicated that only narcissism and self-esteem total scores (F=5.66;  df=2;  P=0.006)were good predictors of days per week exercise. The present study confirms the direct and combined role of both labile self-esteem and high narcissism in the development of exercise addiction as predictive factors towards the risk of addiction. Multidisciplinary trained health care providers (physiatrists, psychologists, and psychiatrists) should carefully identify potential overexercise conditions in order to prevent the potential risk of exercise addiction.

scholarly journals Exercise motivational regulations and exercise addiction: The mediating role of passion

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 482-492 ◽  
Author(s):  
Álvaro Sicilia ◽  
Manuel Alcaraz-Ibáñez ◽  
María-Jesús Lirola ◽  
Rafael Burgueño ◽  
Anthony Maher
Keyword(s):  
Exercise Addiction ◽  
Mediating Role

Role of dactinomycin in the improved survival of children with Wilms' tumor

JAMA ◽  
1966 ◽  
Vol 195 (12) ◽  
pp. 1005-1009 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. J. Fernbach
Keyword(s):  
Wilms Tumor
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