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Contrasting gender differences on two measures of exercise dependence.
British Journal of Sports Medicine
|March 1, 2008
Summary
Men and women exhibit different patterns of exercise dependence, with men scoring higher on the Exercise Dependence Scale-Revised (EDS-R) and women on the Exercise Dependence Questionnaire (EDQ). These findings suggest the scales measure distinct aspects of exercise dependence.
Area of Science:
- Exercise and Sport Psychology
- Behavioral Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Conflicting findings exist regarding sex differences in exercise dependence.
- Previous research has yielded contradictory results, with some studies indicating higher exercise dependence in men and others in women.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate potential sex differences in exercise dependence.
- To determine if the Exercise Dependence Scale-Revised (EDS-R) and Exercise Dependence Questionnaire (EDQ) measure different dimensions of exercise dependence.
Main Methods:
- 102 male and 102 female regular exercisers completed the EDS-R, EDQ, and Drive for Thinness (DFT) subscale.
- Participants were recruited from a health club in the eastern USA.
- Data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) and t tests.
Main Results:
- Men scored significantly higher than women on the EDS-R subscales measuring Withdrawal, Continuance, Tolerance, Lack of Control, Time, and Intention Effect.
- Women scored significantly higher than men on the EDQ subscales measuring Interference, Positive Rewards, Withdrawal, and Social Reasons.
- Men had higher total EDS-R scores, while women had higher EDQ and DFT scores.
Conclusions:
- The EDS-R and EDQ appear to measure different facets of exercise dependence, with each scale favoring one gender.
- Further research is needed to ascertain the equal viability of these instruments for measuring exercise dependence in both sexes.
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