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Area of Science:

  • Exercise Science
  • Psychology
  • Gender Studies

Background:

  • Obligatory exercise, often termed exercise addiction, lacks comprehensive gender-specific predictive factors.
  • Understanding these differences is crucial for tailored psychological interventions and public health messaging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate gender-based differences in the psychological factors predicting obligatory exercise.
  • To identify specific motivations associated with compulsive exercise in men and women.

Main Methods:

  • 303 participants completed the Obligatory Exercise Questionnaire and the Reason for Exercise Inventory.
  • Correlational analyses were used to examine relationships between exercise motivations and obligatory exercise.
  • Moderated regression analyses explored gender as a moderator of these relationships.

Main Results:

  • A significant positive correlation was found between exercising for fitness and obligatory exercise, which was notably stronger in women than men.
  • In women, obligatory exercise was predicted by motivations including improving body tone, fitness, and enhancing mood.
  • In men, obligatory exercise was predicted by motivations including improving body tone, enjoyment, and perceived attractiveness.

Conclusions:

  • Psychological predictors of obligatory exercise demonstrate significant gender differences.
  • Treatment strategies for compulsive exercise should consider gender-specific motivational profiles.
  • Further research should explore the clinical implications of these distinct motivational pathways.