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Comparing obligatory to nonobligatory runners.

A Yates1, C M Shisslak, J Allender

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson 85724.

Psychosomatics
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
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Obligatory runners, those who run despite injury, show similar psychology to others but are more rigid about weight control and body image. They report greater life control and self-concept improvements from running.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sports Science
  • Health Psychology

Background:

  • Running is a popular physical activity with potential psychological benefits.
  • Some individuals exhibit compulsive running behaviors, termed 'obligatory running'.
  • Understanding the psychological profiles of obligatory runners is crucial for assessing exercise dependence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the psychological characteristics of obligatory runners with nonobligatory runners.
  • To identify specific psychological traits differentiating these two groups.
  • To explore the relationship between obligatory running, body image, and self-perception.

Main Methods:

  • Comparison of obligatory and nonobligatory runners using psychological tests.
  • Utilized the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI).

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  • Conducted semistructured interviews to gather qualitative data on attitudes and behaviors.

    • Main Results:

    • Both groups scored within normal psychological ranges, showing more similarities than differences.
    • Obligatory runners exhibited higher MMPI scale elevations.
    • Obligatory runners displayed greater rigidity in weight control, preference for solitude, and body preoccupation.
    • Obligatory runners reported enhanced self-concept and life control post-running initiation.
    • Female runners reported greater satisfaction and positive effects than male runners.

    Conclusions:

    • Obligatory runners share many psychological traits with nonobligatory runners but exhibit heightened concerns regarding weight control and body image.
    • Running can lead to significant positive changes in self-concept and perceived life control among obligatory runners.
    • Further research into the role of prolactin and exercise dependence in obligatory running is warranted.