Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Aim: The purpose of this research is to analyze Exercise Addiction (EA) in “female Amateur runners” from a different angle. These viewpoints include demographics (age, education, purchasing, and employment), education (play time, one week's work), and social work. (age, education level, marital situation, and professional pursuits), number of events participated, and Addiction characteristics) (increase in activity, stress, time, intention effect, lack of control tolerance)Methodology: The Exercise Addiction Inventory (EAI) assessed prevalence of EA in amateur runners. 100 female amateur runners between 18 and 55 from the Delhi NCR were selected to fill out the EAI. Mixed method approach was carried out on respondents with EA using observation and interview techniques.Conclusion: The data was analyzed using a statistical measure to identify explanatory variables of EA. 39% of the participant showed EA. Thematic analysis revealed cause of EA as motives related to stress release and social affiliation. The research leaves substantial implications for sports psychologists and sports persons.
Source: Cuestiones de Fisioterapia
DOI: 10.48047/3d9j1848
Author: Indu Bala Dr. Anita Manglani
Language: English
Topic: Physical Activity and Health
Subfield: Physiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4410899062