K Seigel1, J Hetta. 1. Department of Neurosciences (Psychiatry), University Hospital of Uppsala, Sweden.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: In various settings, eating disorder symptoms have been linked to physical activity. METHODS: A random sample of 726 females, aged 17-23 years, responded on a self-administered questionnaire. "High level exercisers" (HiEx) were defined as subjects exercising > or =6 sessions/week, > or =1 h/session. "Exercisers with obligatory attitudes" (ObEx) were those obtaining a result above the 95th percentile on a composite score of obligatory exercise items. These groups were compared to controls regarding composite scores of eating disorder symptoms and other symptoms. RESULTS: While HiEx did not, ObEx obtained a significant result at the p<0.001 level regarding the score for body image problems, recurrent weight-reducing attempts, bingeing and post-prandial impulses to vomit. ObEx was also associated with symptoms related to stress and in particular with a high level of general activity coupled with perfectionistic ambitions. CONCLUSIONS: Eating disorder symptoms in young females seem to be associated with obligatory attitudes to exercise rather than with exercise quantity.
BACKGROUND: In various settings, eating disorder symptoms have been linked to physical activity. METHODS: A random sample of 726 females, aged 17-23 years, responded on a self-administered questionnaire. "High level exercisers" (HiEx) were defined as subjects exercising > or =6 sessions/week, > or =1 h/session. "Exercisers with obligatory attitudes" (ObEx) were those obtaining a result above the 95th percentile on a composite score of obligatory exercise items. These groups were compared to controls regarding composite scores of eating disorder symptoms and other symptoms. RESULTS: While HiEx did not, ObEx obtained a significant result at the p<0.001 level regarding the score for body image problems, recurrent weight-reducing attempts, bingeing and post-prandial impulses to vomit. ObEx was also associated with symptoms related to stress and in particular with a high level of general activity coupled with perfectionistic ambitions. CONCLUSIONS: Eating disorder symptoms in young females seem to be associated with obligatory attitudes to exercise rather than with exercise quantity.
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