The relationship between exercise dependence symptoms and perfectionism

It is important to examine the correlates of exercise dependence because of its negative physical and psychological effects. The purpose of this study was to examine if high and low exercise-dependent individuals differed on exercise behavior and perfectionism. Participants were 79 university studen...

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Published inAmerican journal of health studies Vol. 18; no. 2-3; pp. 133 - 137
Main Authors Hagan, Amy L, Hausenblas, Heather A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Silver Spring American Journal of Health Studies 22.03.2003
Expert Health Data System, Inc
Subjects
Behavior
College students
Exercise
Health care
Perfectionism (Personality trait)
Perfectionism (Psychology)
Self image
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Summary:It is important to examine the correlates of exercise dependence because of its negative physical and psychological effects. The purpose of this study was to examine if high and low exercise-dependent individuals differed on exercise behavior and perfectionism. Participants were 79 university students who completed self-report measures of their exercise behavior, perfectionism, and exercise dependence symptoms. It was found that the high exercise-dependent group reported more perfectionism and exercise behavior than the low exercise-dependent group. Further research examining the relationship between perfectionism and exercise dependence symptoms may aid in identifying people who are at-risk for exercise dependence. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1090-0500
1945-7359