Leedy (2000) Commitment to distance running: coping mechanism or addiction?

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CONTRIBUTORS:

Author:

Leedy, M. G.

JOURNAL:

Journal of Sport Behavior (JSB), 23(3), 255 - 270.

YEAR:

2000

PUB TYPE:

Journal Article

SUBJECT(S):

marathon; long-distance-running; anxiety; depression; motivation; commitment; questionnaire

DISCIPLINE:

No discipline assigned

HTTP:

https://secure.sportquest.com/su.cfm?articleno=S-659274&title=S-659274

LANGUAGE:

English

PUB ID:

103-343-653 (Last edited on 2002/02/27 18:44:14 US/Mountain)

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ABSTRACT:
Controversy exists regarding the psychological effects of distance running. While running has been used as an adjunctive treatment for depression and anxiety, it has also been characterized as a negative addiction. In the present study, anxiety and depression traits were measured for a heterogenous group of runners. These runners also provided information regarding their motivations for running and their training patterns. Those runners classified as highly Committed had lower anxiety traits and depression traits than those classified as Recreational Runners. Regardless of their level of commitment, health and fitness concerns were the strongest motivators for training. These data provide evidence that strong dedication to distance running is associated with positive traits rather than with negative aspects of addiction.

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