Ultra endurance sports (events exceeding 6 hours) is becoming increasingly popular and Exercise Addiction (EA) is frequent in this type of sports, which are characterized by very high training volume. However, little is known about the personality traits of athletes who are more likely to develop EA. This study aims to assess the personality traits associated with EA in ultra endurance athletes. We designed a cross sectional study. Participants have to fill a web-based questionnaire including the Big Five Personality Test for assessing the personality traits and the Exercise Dependence Scale-Revised (EDS-R) for assessing EA. Also they have to fill a personal question about demographics (age, gender, work), sport practice and eating habits. A minimum sample size of 300 participants is expected. Statistical analyses will test the association between personality traits and the presence (or absence) of EA according to the EDS-R. Secondary analysis will test the association between the type of sport (running, cycling, triathlon, swimming), the volume of sport practice and the presence of eating disorders and EA.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
300
Web-based survey on exercise addiction and personality traits
CHU Caen Normandie
Caen, France
RECRUITINGExercise Addiction
The Exercise Dependence Scale-revised (EDS-R, french version) 21 items, 7 subscales, scores from 1-6 for each item and scores above 15 by subscale defining EA.
Time frame: One single evaluation at a single point in time through study completion, an average of 3 months
Personality traits
The French version of the Big Five Inventory is a 45-item inventory which measures the five broader domains of personality.
Time frame: One single evaluation at a single point in time through study completion, an average of 3 months
Demographics
Age, gender and type of work
Time frame: One single evaluation at a single point in time through study completion, an average of 3 months
Sport Practice (sport)
The type of sport practiced
Time frame: One single evaluation at a single point in time through study completion, an average of 3 months
Sport Practice (volume)
The volume of training (number of hours weekly)
Time frame: One single evaluation at a single point in time through study completion, an average of 3 months
Sport Practice (number of events)
The average number of ultra endurance events per year
Time frame: One single evaluation at a single point in time through study completion, an average of 3 months
Sport Practice (fitness certificate)
The type of care practitioner consulted for fitness certificate
Time frame: One single evaluation at a single point in time through study completion, an average of 3 months
Eating habits (dietary supplements)
The type of dietary supplement used
Time frame: One single evaluation at a single point in time through study completion, an average of 3 months
Eating habits (SCOFF questionnaire)
The two last questions of the SCOFF questionnaire (Fat, Food)
Time frame: One single evaluation at a single point in time through study completion, an average of 3 months
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