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Psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the Running Addiction Scale (RAS)
Antonio Zarauz Sancho1, Francisco Ruiz-Juan
1Universidad de Murcia, Spain.
The Spanish Journal of Psychology
|November 9, 2011
Summary
This study adapted the Running Addiction Scale (RAS) for Spanish marathon runners. The validated Spanish RAS effectively measures negative addiction to running, considering health impacts.
Area of Science:
- Sports Psychology
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Marathon running is increasingly popular in Spain, with some participants adopting lifestyles potentially detrimental to health.
- The Running Addiction Scale (RAS) is a tool to assess problematic running behaviors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To adapt and validate the psychometric properties of the Running Addiction Scale (RAS) for a Spanish-speaking population.
- To provide a reliable instrument for assessing negative addiction to running in Spanish marathon runners.
Main Methods:
- Two studies were conducted with Spanish marathon runners (N=174 pilot, N=975 validation).
- Methods included translation, content validity assessment, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, and reliability testing.
Main Results:
- The Spanish RAS demonstrated acceptable internal consistency, temporal stability, and construct validity.
- Reliability and validity were confirmed through statistical analyses in a large sample.
- Minor differences in scores were observed based on sex and age.
Conclusions:
- The Spanish version of the RAS is a psychometrically sound instrument.
- It can be reliably used to assess individual differences in negative addiction to running among Spanish speakers.
- This tool aids in understanding and potentially mitigating health risks associated with excessive marathon training.
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