A Review of the Components of Problematic Exercise in Psychometric Assessment Instruments.

ABSTRACT:

Backgrounds

The range of theoretical conceptualizations of problematic exercise in psychometric assessment instruments makes it difficult to identify the components that define this phenomenon. A better understanding of the underlying components of problematic exercise may contribute to progress toward providing scientific evidence that allows for deciding whether problematic exercise should be considered a substantive mental health disorder. The objective of the present review was to examine and compare, through a content analysis of their items, the components of problematic exercise in psychometric assessment instruments identified in a recent systematic review.

Methods

A total of 33 components of problematic exercise were identified in the 17 assessment instruments inclu

SUBMITTER: Sicilia A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9008204 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature