ArticleJournal of behavioral addictions2018
Exercise addiction in adolescents and emerging adults - Validation of a youth version of the Exercise Addiction Inventory.
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- Theoretical conceptualisations of problematic exercise in psychometric assessment instruments: A systematic review.Journal of behavioral addictions · 2021Pooled it
- Prevalence of Risk for Exercise Dependence: A Systematic Review.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2019Pooled it
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- Under pressure to exercise: a cross-sectional study of characteristics and predictors of compulsive exercise in early adolescents.Journal of eating disorders · 2022Article
- Orthorexia nervosa and its association with narcissism in fitness center users.Eating and weight disorders : EWD · 2022Article
- The Relationship between Betting Propensity as Perceived by Golfers and Exercise Addiction: Verification of Moderating Effects According to Background Variables.Iranian journal of public health · 2022Article
- Exploring Definitions of "Addiction" in Adolescents and Young Adults and Correlation with Substance Use Behaviors.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- The Effects of Physical Exercise on Mental Health: From Cognitive Improvements to Risk of Addiction.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Review
- Exploring the Relationship Between Mental Well-Being, Exercise Routines, and the Intake of Image and Performance Enhancing Drugs During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic: A Comparison Across Sport Disciplines.Frontiers in psychology · 2021Article
- The Prevalence of Exercise Addiction Symptoms in a Sample of National Level Elite Athletes.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2021Article
- Is problematic exercise really problematic? A dimensional approach.CNS spectrums · 2020Article
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Abstract
Background Behavioral addictions often onset in adolescence and increase the risk of psychological and social problems later in life. The core symptoms of addiction are tolerance, withdrawal symptoms, lack of control, and compulsive occupation with the behavior. Psychometrically validated tools are required for detection and early intervention. Adolescent screening instruments exist for several behavioral addictions including gambling and video gaming addiction but not for exercise addiction. Given recent empirical and clinical evidence that a minority of teenagers appear to be experiencing exercise addiction, a psychometrically robust screening instrument is required. Aims The aim of this study was to develop and test the psychometric properties of a youth version of the Exercise Addiction Inventory (EAI) - a robust screening instrument that has been used across different countries and cultures - and to assess the prevalence of exercise addiction and associated disturbed eating. Methods A cross-sectional survey was administered to three high-risk samples (n = 471) aged 11-20 years (mean age: 16.3 years): sport school students, fitness center attendees, and patients with eating disorder diagnoses. A youth version of the EAI (EAI-Y) was developed and distributed. Participants were also screened for disordered eating with the SCOFF Questionnaire. Results Overall, the EAI-Y demonstrated good reliability and construct validity. The prevalence rate of exercise addiction was 4.0% in school athletes, 8.7% in fitness attendees, and 21% in patients with eating disorders. Exercise addiction was associated with feelings of guilt when not exercising, ignoring pain and injury, and higher levels of body dissatisfaction.
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