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Understanding the Link Between Physical Exercise, Autonomous Motivation, Exercise Dependence, and Adult ADHD Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Study
RORY TUCKER,
Claire Williams 
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Phil Reed
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Phil Reed
BMC Psychiatry
Swansea University Authors:
RORY TUCKER, Claire Williams , Phil Reed
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Abstract
Background: Physical Activity (PA) and Physical Exercise (PE) tends to reduce ADHD symptoms in children; however, the relationship might be more complicated within adults and may also vary depending on ADHD-symptom subtypes. Given the higher prevalence of addiction in individuals with ADHD, investig...
| Published in: | BMC Psychiatry |
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| ISSN: | 1471-244X |
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Springer Nature
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| URI: | https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa68667 |
| Abstract: |
Background: Physical Activity (PA) and Physical Exercise (PE) tends to reduce ADHD symptoms in children; however, the relationship might be more complicated within adults and may also vary depending on ADHD-symptom subtypes. Given the higher prevalence of addiction in individuals with ADHD, investigating the relationship between Exercise Dependence (ED), ADHD, and intrinsic/extrinsic motivations is crucial when considering PE as a potential intervention for ADHD. This cross-sectional study investigated the relationship between PE, ADHD symptoms, intrinsic/extrinsic motivation, and ED. Methods: 152 adult participants (77.63% female) completed an online survey measuring: PE level (IPAQ-L); ADHD symptomatology (ADHD-RS-IV); subclinical ADHD diagnosis (ADHD-RS-IV); ED (EDS-R), and autonomous exercise motivation (BREQ-3). Results: Positive correlations were found between ADHD symptomatology (total and hyperactive) with ED, and negative correlations were found between ADHD symptomatology (total and hyperactive) with autonomous exercise motivation. Additionally, a significant positive correlation was observed between ED and autonomous exercise motivation. Conclusions: Promoting intrinsic exercise motivation in adults with ADHD could potentially lead to increased PE engagement. However, caution is advised, as intrinsic motivation was also positively associated with ED. Further research is needed to explore strategies for optimising the positive effects of motivation-related interventions, while mitigating potential risks. |
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| Item Description: |
In press - Forthcoming |
| Keywords: |
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; Physical Exercise; Exercise Dependence; Exercise Motivation; Autonomous Motivation; Adult Population |
| College: |
Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences |