Patterns of maladaptive exercise behavior from ages 14-24 in a longitudinal cohort.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Exercise for weight loss and maladaptive exercise (exercise that results in negative consequences or interference with daily life) are common behaviors among youth and are associated with increased risk of disordered eating symptoms. The current study clarifies processes that influence exercise-related risk in adolescence and young adulthood, including the frequency with which young people transition between engaging in exercise for weight loss and experiencing negative consequences of this behavior.

Method

Participants from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC) reported on eating disorder cognitions at age 14, and exercise behavior at ages 14, 16, 18, and 24 years old. Analyses examined rates of transition between the categories of 'No Exer

SUBMITTER: Schaumberg K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10592554 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature