| 528 | Friday, March 16, 2007 |
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| 7:30 AM-8:30 AM | Convention Center:317 |
| AAHE/Medical/Healthcare |
| Motivational Differences among Exercise Dependents |
| Medical and athletics professionals who identify exercise dependence may prevent further physical and mental health problems in these individuals. The purpose of this study was to identify differences among high volume exercisers regarding motivation and self-regulation. Multidimensional criteria adapted from the DSM-IV were used to classify psychological dependence. Preliminary data indicate differing motivational orientations among the participants. Mean score on physical drive to exercise (10.40, n=43) indicates psychological dependence. Pearson Correlations were statistically significant for psychological dependence and intrinsic and ego motivation, and exercise as fulfillment. Consistent with previous research, weight and exercise volume were not significantly correlated with dependence. |
Keyword(s): athletic training, disease prevention/wellness, sport topics
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| Presider: Michelle L. Senter, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL |
| Speakers: Meredith L. Hodgkinson and John B. Bartholomew, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX; and Fred L. Peterson, University of Texas-Austin, Austin, TX |