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Exercise dependence: Associations with capability for suicide and past suicidal behavior.
Megan L Rogers1, Mary E Duffy1, Jennifer M Buchman-Schmitt1
1Department of Psychology, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida.
Journal of Clinical Psychology
|October 29, 2018
Summary
Exercise dependence, particularly continuing exercise despite negative consequences, is linked to suicidal behavior. Understanding these links is crucial for intervention.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Behavioral Science
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Exercise dependence is associated with suicidal ideation and behavior.
- The specific aspects of exercise dependence that increase suicide risk are not well understood.
- Investigating the mechanisms linking exercise dependence and suicidal behavior is important for prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationships between exercise dependence, capability for suicide, and past suicidal behavior.
- To identify which facets of exercise dependence are associated with suicidal behavior.
Main Methods:
- A sample of 540 individuals completed online surveys.
- Measures included exercise dependence, capability for suicide, and history of suicidal behavior.
- Participants were recruited via Amazon MTurk.
Main Results:
- Individuals with a history of suicide attempts reported higher levels of exercise continuance despite adverse consequences.
- Suicide attempters also reported greater lack of control over exercise and more reductions in other activities due to exercise.
- Capability for suicide mediated the association between exercise continuance despite adverse consequences and the number of lifetime suicide attempts.
Conclusions:
- Pathological exercise, or exercise dependence, is associated with increased risk for suicidal behavior.
- Interventions should aim to reduce engagement in exercise dependence.
- Addressing exercise continuance despite negative consequences is a potential target for suicide prevention efforts.
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