Psychometric properties and concurrent validity of two exercise addiction measures: A population wide study

Mónok, Kata; Berczik, Krisztina; Urbán, Róbert; Szabó, Attila; Griffiths, Mark D.; Farkas, Judit; Mägi, Anna; Eisinger, Andrea; Kozma, Tamás; Kökönyei, Gyöngyi; Kun, Bernadette; Paksi, Borbála; Demetrovics, Zsolt

doi:10.1016/j.psychsport.2012.06.003

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“…This study is the first investigation of the prevalence of exercise addiction in a Hungarian sample of female aerobic exercisers. We found that 7.5% of the sample were at risk for exercise addiction, which is higher than the previously reported prevalence of exercise addiction (Griffiths et al, 2005;Hausenblas & Symons Downs, 2001;Mónok et al, 2012), but similar to our findings in an earlier study of a similar population of women (Béres et al, 2013).…”

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“…They also distinguish between symptomatic non-dependent exercisers (a score of 13-23) and individuals who are asymptomatic (a score of 6-12). A recent Hungarian study demonstrated that the EAI has good psychometric properties and also suggested new thresholds: 0-13 = asymptomatic, 14-23 = symptomatic non-dependent, 24-30 = at risk for exercise addiction (Mónok et al, 2012). In this study we used the modified thresholds (Mónok et al, 2012) to define exercise addiction categories.…”

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“…A recent Hungarian study demonstrated that the EAI has good psychometric properties and also suggested new thresholds: 0-13 = asymptomatic, 14-23 = symptomatic non-dependent, 24-30 = at risk for exercise addiction (Mónok et al, 2012). In this study we used the modified thresholds (Mónok et al, 2012) to define exercise addiction categories. In previous work with a Hungarian sample the scale demonstrated adequate internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = .72; Paksi et al, 2009).…”

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Effects of a single aerobic exercise session on body image

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Background and Objectives: Most research on the effects of exercise on body image has concentrated on the benefits of regular exercise. However, some research has indicated that exercise has an immediate impact on body image. The aims of this study were to investigate the immediate effects of aerobic exercise in a fitness class and the at-home environment on body image, and to examine the impact of nutritional status (i.e., normal weight vs. overweight/obesity) and exercise addiction on these changes. Method: 322 Hungarian women participated in the study with two different environmental conditions, fitness class condition (N = 155) and at-home video condition (N = 167). They completed the Body Appreciation Scale and Exercise Addiction Inventory before and after a one-hour aerobic exercise session. Self-report data on weight, height and exercise frequency were also collected. Results: There were no significant differences between the fitness class and video groups in terms of age, educational level, BMI, body appreciation, exercise frequency and exercise addiction. We found that 7.5% (N = 24) of the participants were at risk for exercise addiction. Aerobic exercise had a significant positive effect on body appreciation (t(321) = 7.564, p < .001) independently from environment and nutritional status. Exercise addiction moderated the relationship between exercise and body image, the at risk for exercise addiction group showed the greatest improvement (F(1) = 3.252, p = .040). Conclusion: The results indicate that even a one-hour aerobic exercise session has a positive effect on body image; this has important practical implications for intervention strategies and weight-loss treatments.

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“…The validated Hungarian version (Demetrovics and Kurimay, 2008) of the six item Exercise Addiction Inventory (EAI; Terry et al 2004) was used to assess the risk for exercise addiction. Sample items include the following: BExercise is the most important thing in my life.^or B If I have to miss an exercise session I feel moody and irritable.Ê AI items are rated using a 5-point Likert scale, ranging from Bstrongly disagree^to Bstrongly agree,^and has good psychometric properties Monók et al 2012;Terry et al 2004). In the present sample, the internal reliability of the EAI (Cronbach's α) was lower (.65) than in the original validation studies (i.e., 0.84; Griffiths et al 2015;Terry et al 2004) and only slightly lower than in the population-wide study of Monók et al (2012;0.72).…”

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

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Int J Ment Health Addiction

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Recent studies have shown a relationship between the risk for exercise addiction (REA) and passion. This research examined whether levels of REA, volume of exercise (in weekly hours), and self-reported exercise intensities yield differences in obsessive passion and harmonious passion among individuals with long history of exercise. Respondents (n = 360) completed the Exercise Addiction Inventory, Passion Scale, and Borg Scale (assessing their usual exercise intensity), and reported their volume of exercise (hours per week). Regression analysis demonstrated that exercise intensity, obsessive passion, and harmonious passion were significant predictors (r 2 = .381, p < .001) of the REA scores with obsessive passion being the strongest predictor (r 2 = .318). Exercisers classified as at REA reported higher obsessive Int J Ment Health Addiction

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“…To the authors' knowledge, only one study has ever been carried out using a nationally representative sample. More specifically, Mónok et al (2012) reported that 0.3-0.5 % of the Hungarian population were at risk for ED. However, the same study also reported that 6.2-10.1 % had ED symptoms.…”

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Exercise Dependence in Amateur Competitors and Non-Competitor Recreational Exercisers

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Research has demonstrated that exercising has health promoting effects. However, if habitual sporting activities become uncontrollable, detrimental health consequences can occur among a minority of individuals. Furthermore, such obligatory exercise can cause serious decline in school/work productivity, as well as financial problems, relationship problems, and poor psychological and physical wellbeing. The aim of the present study was to compare characteristics related to exercise dependence (ED) between recreational exercisers and amateur competitors. A total of 1439 participants (41.4 % male; mean age = 32 years) completed a battery of measures including the Exercise Dependence Scale (EDS), SCOFF, Well-Being Questionnaire, and Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Scale. Results showed that 6.5 % of participants identified themselves as amateur competitive exercisers. Amateur competitors exercised significantly more (6.4 h) than non-competitor recreational exercisers (4.6 h). Amateur competitors also scored significantly higher on the EDS. Significant effects were found between competing and self-esteem concerning ED. Results showed that both features had a strong effect on ED. The study highlights the connection between ED symptoms and lower self-esteem and/or lower levels of subjective wellbeing. These influential factors are worth considering when planning preventive interventions addressing ED for both amateur competitors and non-competitive recreational athletes as well as when promoting sport as a healthy activity.

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Psychometric properties and concurrent validity of two exercise addiction measures: A population wide study

Cited by 195 publications

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Effects of a single aerobic exercise session on body image

Effects of a single aerobic exercise session on body image

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

Exercise Dependence in Amateur Competitors and Non-Competitor Recreational Exercisers

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