Exercise addiction: A narrative overview of research issues

Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 25(1), С. 1 - 13

Опубликована: Янв. 20, 2023

This narrative overview summarises the work on exercise addiction (EA) over past 12 years and exposes critical conceptual methodological issues. More than 1000 articles exist EA, conceptualised as uncontrolled training harming individual. Still, EA has no clinical diagnosis criteria at this time. Research is increasing continuously, but it stale in advancing knowledge. Scalar measurement lack of differentiation between addictive instrumental could be reasons for insufficient progress. Exercise fits framework behavioural addictions, excessive patterns also co-occur with other morbidities, including eating or body-image disorders. In these cases, instrumental; functions to achieve a non-exercise-related goal. Therefore, essential separate primary from secondary EA. Based interactional model, significant stress capacity-exceeding ambitions fuel while chief motives behind embed body image dissatisfaction Few reports EA’s brain mechanisms, which delay its classification distinct psychiatric dysfunction. Treatment involves cognitive-behavioural approaches, we know little about their effectiveness. Conceptually focussed psychophysiological research in-depth interviews, complementing scalar data, answer several open questions widely studied relatively stagnant scholastic field.

Язык: Английский

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Genome-Wide Association Study of Exercise Addiction Among Elite Wrestlers

Brain Sciences, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 15(2), С. 102 - 102

Опубликована: Янв. 22, 2025

Background: Exercise addiction, marked by an inability to control exercise and associated with distress that clinically impairs daily activities, is a significant but underrecognized issue in physical activity health. While its physiological, psychological, behavioral aspects have been studied, the genetic basis of addiction remains poorly understood, requiring further investigation. The present study conducted genome-wide association among elite Turkish wrestlers. Methods: sample comprised 67 male wrestlers (34 freestyle 33 Greco-Roman wrestlers). was assessed using Addiction Scale. Whole-genome genotyping performed DNA microarray. Results: Using approach (p < 1.0 × 10−⁵), we identified six suggestively single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) status. Of these, high-addiction alleles five SNPs (PRDM10 rs74345126, near PTPRU rs72652685, HADHB rs6745226, XIRP2 rs17614860, GAREM2 rs1025542) previously increased risk mental health disorders such as anxiety depression or higher levels activity. We also examined potential associations between markers linked addiction-related traits obsessive–compulsive disorder cigarette smoking, personality negative emotions including neuroticism. this candidate gene 0.05), three additional same direction (DEFB135 rs4841662, BCL11A rs7599488, CSRNP3 rs1551336). Conclusions: provides preliminary evidence for highlighting specific may play role development condition

Язык: Английский

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Recent insights in the correlation between social media use, personality traits and exercise addiction: a literature review

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 15

Опубликована: Май 10, 2024

Introduction and aim The excessive involvement in physical activity without stopping between sessions despite injuries, the continuous thinking to exercise feeling insane thoughts experiencing withdrawal symptoms are all characteristics of Exercise Addiction (EA), an addictive behavior. While primary addiction is directly caused by compulsive exercise, many studies highlighted relationship Eating Disorders (ED) EA, defining secondary EA. correlation social media use (SMU) other individual traits remains a relatively underexplored domain. Therefore, this review aimed examine latest evidence on SMU, some personality such as perfectionism body image. Methods Electronic databases including PubMed, Medline, PsycARTICLES, Embase, Web Science were searched from January 2019 October 2023, following PRISMA guidelines. Results A total 15 articles examined consolidated review. EA was found be related different perfectionism, dissatisfaction, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders. controversial results regarding SMU. Conclusion interaction mental health, complex. Excessive engagement these latter may result negative health consequences their potential benefits. Understanding differences developing effective interventions crucial promoting healthy habits mitigating risks, ultimately enhancing well-being. Further research should focus identification risks protective factors with eventual implementing prevention strategies.

Язык: Английский

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Personality predictors of exercise addiction in competitive sport

Journal of Sports Sciences, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 10

Опубликована: Март 17, 2025

Exercise addiction is increasingly recognized as a possible threat to athletes' well-being, especially in elite sports. However, research on underlying personality predictors predisposing athletes exercise remains limited. This study hypothesized several key attributes including athletic identity, sport motivation, perfectionism, and neuroticism risk factors of examined relationships between these symptoms 168 Czech aged from 18 30 years. Results showed that 16.5% exhibited signs addiction, while 76.7% were at with low symptom severity. Multiple linear regression indicated neuroticism, introjected regulation, identity significantly predicted (F(3, 164) = 32.63, p < .001, R2 .36). These findings underscore the importance psychological understanding among athletes. The high prevalence suggests discrepancies diagnosing inconsistent use diagnostic tools, necessitating cautious interpretation results.

Язык: Английский

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Prevalence and Impact of Exercise Addiction among Individuals Attending Gyms in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Опубликована: Март 20, 2025

This systematic review aims to investigate the prevalence and influence of exercise addiction among persons who frequently go gyms in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with an interest its implications on mental health. Exercise is a growing concern associated several adverse psychological results, such as anxiety, depression, other problems. The current study considers public health light Riyadh's emerging fitness culture. conducted critical rate related literature about outcomes problem at issue users gyms. These results indicate strong association excessive effects and, importance early intervention prevention. contributes by underlining some social cultural factors affecting Arabia.

Язык: Английский

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Stability of exercise addiction symptoms and co-occurring mental disorders – a follow-up study

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 16

Опубликована: Март 27, 2025

Introduction Individuals with exercise addiction (EA) report being unable to stop exercising despite its negative psychological, physical, or social impact. Due a lack of evidence, EA has so far not been officially recognized as behavioral addiction. Only one study exists, that investigated mental disorders in individuals by utilizing the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 Disorders (SCID-5). The present followed up on this sample, providing first longitudinal data EA. Methods All participants baseline were invited complete validated psychometric instruments assessing symptoms depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, trauma, and Furthermore, an exhaustive diagnostic assessment SCID-5-CV, SCID-5-PD (following SAPAS screening), self-designed clinical interview assess criteria conducted. Results response rate was 59.4% (n=19) mean duration follow-up 634.5 (SD=155.8) days. Number fulfilled sample remained largely stable over time no change seven (36.8%), reduction nine (47.4%), increase three (15.8%). Eighteen out 19 at least disorder. most prevalent major depressive disorder (lifetime prevalence 73.7%; n=14) obsessive-compulsive personality (52.6%; n=10). Discussion This suggests is temporary distinct affected suffering from severe psychological distress. Further studies are necessary investigate potential cause-effect relationships between co-occurring

Язык: Английский

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The Prevalence of Excessive Exercise in Eating Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

European Eating Disorders Review, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Апрель 19, 2025

ABSTRACT Objective Individuals with eating disorders (EDs) often present maladaptive behaviours such as excessive exercise (EE). The consequences of EE include physical injuries, increased risk anxiety and depression, impaired social functioning. No systematic reviews have been conducted on the prevalence in EDs. This study aimed to assess EDs by ED type. Method An electronic database search peer‐reviewed literature was from inception October 2024. Review eligibility restricted research studies reporting data for individuals diagnosed Results Fifty‐six met inclusion criteria ( n = 21,518; mean age: 22.34 years). current all 48%. Current highest AN (48%), followed BN (45%), OSFED (38%), BED (11%). lifetime 63%. Lifetime (72%), (57%) (21%). Conclusions Nearly half an engage EE. High heterogeneity across included likely influenced found this study. Data suggest clinical screening longitudinal monitoring those Future into early intervention treatment is recommended. Trial Registration PROSPERO: CRD42023464148 ; Open Science Framework: https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/MYVXW

Язык: Английский

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Personality Traits Associated with the Risk of Exercise Dependence in Ultraendurance Athletes: A Cross-Sectional Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 20(2), С. 1042 - 1042

Опубликована: Янв. 6, 2023

Exercise dependence (ED) is common in endurance athletes and can lead to physical psychological distress with various health effects. We designed a prospective cross-sectional study investigate the personality traits associated ED among ultraendurance athletes. A total of 507 participants (41.6 (9.8) years, men: 73.7%) completed (1) screening questionnaire about sociodemographic data, sporting habits, healthcare (2) Dependence Scale-Revised (EDS-R, 21 items scored from 1 (never) 6 (always), 7 subscales), (3) Big Five Inventory (BFI), (4) 2 SCOFF (Sick-Control-One Stone-Fat-Food) regarding possible eating disorders. Based on EDS-R scores, 37 (7.3%) were at risk for (scores ≥ 5/6 ≥3 366 (72.2%) nondependent but symptomatic 3/6 104 (20.5%) asymptomatic. Participants had greater training volume higher prevalence level neuroticism was increased scores (r = 0.294; p < 0.001), significantly group (F 14.50, 0.001). The association between not moderated by presence These findings will help screen optimize their care.

Язык: Английский

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The Arabic Version of Compulsive Exercise Test among Saudi Population; Translation and Validation

Sports, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(7), С. 176 - 176

Опубликована: Июнь 26, 2024

Compulsive exercise is a condition characterized by uncontrollable behaviour that may lead to severe and harmful physical psychological consequences. Indeed, compulsive among the early symptoms of eating disorders affect different age groups. Globally Arab countries, common, while screening methods used assess are limited. Thus, Exercise Test (CET) has emerged as tool cognitive, behavioural, emotional factors related exercise. The CET self-report, Likert-type scale comprising five distinct subscales. increase in scores more likely associated with worsened pathology. Since countries lack such an assessment tool, we aimed translate into Arabic, validate translated version, confirm factor structures, internal consistency Herein, forward-backward translation method recommended World Health Organization (WHO). overall validity index version showed score higher than 0.78, scale-level content based on average calculating (S-CVI/Ave) agreement (S-CVI/UA) were 0.91 0.58, respectively. Moreover, recruited 399 Arabs living Saudi measure consistency, value substantive Cronbach's α was 0.81. Subsequently, four Arabic-CET subscales had values or equal 0.70. Furthermore, exploratory analysis results supported substantial use five-subscale model. Taken together, our study supports using compulsiveness Arabs.

Язык: Английский

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Benefits, Risks and Gender Differences in Sport, and Exercise Dependence: Key Role of Alexithymia

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(9), С. 5288 - 5288

Опубликована: Апрель 26, 2022

The literature has long highlighted the benefits of sport, but too much sport could indicate a dependence without substance, namely exercise dependence. only recently investigated this issue and therefore several questions are open, particularly with regard to psychopathological significance gender differences. aim paper is investigate whether young subjects (M = 20 years) risk dependency non-dependent symptomatic display other behavioural psychological suffering discomforts, or such an investment in physical activity compatible framework relative well-being; if there differences related gender. A total 396 were involved study. Exercise Dependence Scale, Toronto Alexithymia Subjective Happiness Satisfaction Life Scale ad hoc questionnaire information relating consumption alcohol, soft hard drugs, quality sleep nutrition, affective friendship relationships, hobbies, presence disorders, motivations for sporting activity, any traumatic experiences used. With (EDS), prevalence at was 1.5% that non-dependents 31.3%. Considering men, percentage rose 3% 47.9%. Our data support hypothesis condition can occur situations well-being (happiness, satisfaction, relationships) significant associations problematic behaviours. Modest drugs reported subjects. increased levels alexithymia confirmed limited male Gender frequency motivation practice It important assessment addiction integrated personal social resources over time.

Язык: Английский

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