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1- Faculty of Sport Science, Osmaniye Korkut Ata University, Osmaniye, Turkey.
2- Faculty of Sport Science, Osmaniye Korkut Ata University, Osmaniye, Turkey. ,ahmetferdikoc@osmaniye.edu.tr
2- Faculty of Sport Science, Osmaniye Korkut Ata University, Osmaniye, Turkey. ,
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Background. Studies examining the development of exercise addiction point out the relationship between the characteristics that create this behavioral addiction and the personality characteristics of individuals.
Objectives. This study aims to examine athletes' exercise addiction levels and narcissism levels and to reveal the relationship between narcissism and exercise addiction.
Methods. The sample group of the study consisted of a total of 235 (X̄=23) athletes, 98 of whom were female and 137 of whom were male, between the ages of 18-53, who were involved in fitness, kickboxing, and volleyball sports in Osmaniye province. Relational survey design, one of the quantitative research methods, was used in the research design.
Results. According to the research results, it was determined that there was a significant difference between exercise addiction and narcissism levels and in the tolerance development and passion sub-dimensions of the exercise addiction scale of athletes according to branches (p<0.05). Additionally, a significant difference was observed between exercise duration and exercise addiction (p<0.05). Pearson correlation and simple linear regression tests were used to examine the relationship between narcissism and exercise addiction.
Conclusion. Accordingly, it was determined that there was a moderately significant positive relationship between narcissism and exercise addiction (r=0.493 p<0.01). As a result, narcissism appears to be a significant predictor of exercise addiction (r2=0.243 p<0.01). It can be stated that 24% of the total variance regarding exercise addiction is explained by narcissism.
Objectives. This study aims to examine athletes' exercise addiction levels and narcissism levels and to reveal the relationship between narcissism and exercise addiction.
Methods. The sample group of the study consisted of a total of 235 (X̄=23) athletes, 98 of whom were female and 137 of whom were male, between the ages of 18-53, who were involved in fitness, kickboxing, and volleyball sports in Osmaniye province. Relational survey design, one of the quantitative research methods, was used in the research design.
Results. According to the research results, it was determined that there was a significant difference between exercise addiction and narcissism levels and in the tolerance development and passion sub-dimensions of the exercise addiction scale of athletes according to branches (p<0.05). Additionally, a significant difference was observed between exercise duration and exercise addiction (p<0.05). Pearson correlation and simple linear regression tests were used to examine the relationship between narcissism and exercise addiction.
Conclusion. Accordingly, it was determined that there was a moderately significant positive relationship between narcissism and exercise addiction (r=0.493 p<0.01). As a result, narcissism appears to be a significant predictor of exercise addiction (r2=0.243 p<0.01). It can be stated that 24% of the total variance regarding exercise addiction is explained by narcissism.
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APPLICABLE REMARKS
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- It is very important to recognize narcissistic personality traits to prevent a tendency towards exercise addiction. This is to prevent exercise from being drawn into unhealthy areas. When the relationship between these two concepts is realized, support can be received from mental health experts to ensure that individuals can create a balanced exercise routine.
Type of Study: Original Article |
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Sport Psychology and its Related Branches
Received: 2024/04/1 | Accepted: 2024/06/10
Received: 2024/04/1 | Accepted: 2024/06/10
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