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Mediating Roles of Psychological Distress, Insomnia, and Body Image Concerns in the Association Between Exercise Addiction and Eating Disorders
Document Type
Academic Journal
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Source
Psychology Research and Behavior Management. July 31, 2023, Vol. 16, p2533, 10 p.
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Language
English
ISSN
1179-1578
Abstract
Purpose: Exercising can promote good health. However, excessive exercising may have downsides. This study examined the association between exercise addiction and eating disorders and whether the identified association was mediated by psychological distress, insomnia (including sleep quality), and body image concern. Methods: A total of 2088 adolescents (mean age of 15.3 years) participated in this cross-sectional study by questions assessing exercise addiction, eating disorders, psychological distress, insomnia, sleep quality, and body image concern. Results: There were significantly positive relationships between the variables (r=0.12-0.54, p Conclusion: The findings suggest that exercise addiction in adolescents may influence eating disorders through multiple pathways, such as insomnia, psychological distress, and body image concerns. Future research should examine these relationships longitudinally and use gathered information to inform intervention development. Clinicians and healthcare workers are encouraged to assess exercise addiction when treating individuals with eating disorders. Keywords: addictive behaviour, exercise, eating disorder, insomnia, stress, compulsive behaviour, adolescent
Introduction Exercising often has beneficial effects on physical and mental health and quality of life. However, over- exercising may impair these domains. Experts have proposed four levels of exercising which [...]
Introduction Exercising often has beneficial effects on physical and mental health and quality of life. However, over- exercising may impair these domains. Experts have proposed four levels of exercising which [...]