Investigation of the relationship between exercise addiction and self-esteem on psychological health in former male athletes
Background: Exercise addiction can significantly affect the psychological and physical health of male athletes and may be associated with self-esteem. Professionals working in sports organizations are often required to maintain high levels of physical activity, which may influence these factors....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MRE Press
2025-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Men's Health |
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| Online Access: | https://oss.jomh.org/files/article/20250429-536/pdf/JOMH2025010702.pdf |
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| Summary: | Background: Exercise addiction can significantly affect the
psychological and physical health of male athletes and may be associated with
self-esteem. Professionals working in sports organizations are often required to
maintain high levels of physical activity, which may influence these factors.
This study aimed to examine the relationship between exercise addiction and
self-esteem in former male athletes, considering demographic variables.
Methods: This cross-sectional study comprised 301 male individuals
employed in sports organizations, with a mean age of 34.85 years. A relational
survey model was used to examine the associations between exercise addiction,
self-esteem and demographic factors. The data were collected through online
surveys, utilizing the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and the Exercise Addiction
Scale, and statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, independent
t-tests, (analysis of variance) ANOVA and correlation analyses.
Results: The findings revealed that self-esteem was positively
correlated with age and income level (p < 0.05), with higher
self-esteem observed in individuals with greater income and longer engagement in
sports. Additionally, individuals who had participated in sports for a longer
duration exhibited higher levels of exercise addiction. Conclusions:
These findings indicate that demographic characteristics play a significant role
in shaping self-esteem and exercise addiction in former athletes. Interventions
aimed at enhancing psychological well-being and behavioral health in sports
professionals should be tailored to account for individual demographic factors to
maximize their effectiveness. |
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| ISSN: | 1875-6867 1875-6859 |