Associations between compulsive exercise and mental health constructs in eating disorders.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Compulsive exercise (CE) is commonly observed in eating disorders (ED) and is associated with a more severe clinical picture. Including 3105 participants from the Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative-Sweden, the aim of this cross-sectional study was to expand the knowledge of how CE relates to ED symptoms and other core psychological features.

Methods

Through multiple linear regression analyses, we investigated simple and unique associations between CE, measured with the Compulsive Exercise Test (CET) including its subscales and ED symptoms, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms, anxiety, perfectionism, depression, and health-related quality of life.

Results

Results suggested that ED symptoms, OCD symptoms, and perfectionism all have unique positive

SUBMITTER: Haglund E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12849285 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature