[...] This term paper aims at summarizing the knowledge base about this relatively young subject of investigation that is endurance addiction, representative of sports addiction. Due to the limited focus of this paper, the subject of addiction in risky sports with its very specific characteristics of “pushing boundaries” and “looking for adventure” cannot be included. Likewise, addiction in the bodybuilding sport has to be left out of the discussion. Since sports addiction and herewith endurance addiction is considered a behavioral addiction, it is imperative to first define the term behavioral addiction. Subsequently, the phenomenology of running addiction will be presented extensively, more precisely by deriving a definition in conjunction with the determination of diagnostic criteria. Then the circumstances that can be conducive to sports addiction and the causes of sports addiction are discussed. Another point of interest is the topic of withdrawal symptoms occurring addiction-specifically with refraining from sports. Subsequently, the question about therapeutic approaches and therapy possibilities should be raised. [...]
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- I. Introduction
- II.
- III.
- 1. Example
- 2. Definition and phenomenology
- 2.1. Category I
- 2.2. Category II
- 2.3. Category III
- 2.4. Healthy vs. pathological exercising
- 3. Diagnostics
- 4. Circumstances fostering endurance addiction
- 5. Causes
- 5.1. Physiological approaches
- 5.2 Psychological approaches
- 6. Withdrawal symptoms
- 7. Therapy
- IV. Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to summarize the current understanding of endurance addiction, a type of sports addiction. Due to the paper's limited scope, addiction in high-risk sports and bodybuilding is excluded. The paper will define behavioral addiction, explore the phenomenology of running addiction, including diagnostic criteria, discuss contributing circumstances and causes, and examine withdrawal symptoms and therapeutic approaches. The scarcity of literature on this relatively new field is also acknowledged.- Defining behavioral addiction and its relevance to sports addiction.
- Phenomenology of running addiction and establishing diagnostic criteria.
- Exploring the contributing circumstances and causes of endurance addiction.
- Examining the withdrawal symptoms associated with ceasing endurance activities.
- Reviewing therapeutic approaches for endurance addiction.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
I. Introduction: This introductory chapter establishes the context of sports addiction, particularly endurance addiction, within the broader context of Western societies where physical work is declining and the concept of "sport" has evolved. It contrasts the positive health benefits of regular exercise with the potential for pathological overuse, using examples of increasingly extreme endurance events like ultra-marathons. The chapter also highlights the relatively recent rise of sports addiction as a subject of scientific and public interest, tracing its recognition back to Baekelund's observations in the 1970s and linking its increased prominence to the growth of fitness culture. The chapter concludes by outlining the paper's scope, focusing on endurance addiction while excluding high-risk sports and bodybuilding addiction.
III.: This chapter delves into the definition, phenomenology, diagnosis, and causes of endurance addiction. It begins by defining and categorizing different aspects of the condition, distinguishing between healthy and pathological exercise. Diagnostic criteria are presented, followed by a discussion of factors that contribute to the development of endurance addiction. The chapter then explores both physiological and psychological approaches to understanding the underlying causes of this behavioral addiction. Finally, the chapter considers the withdrawal symptoms experienced when individuals cease their excessive exercise routines.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Endurance addiction, sports addiction, behavioral addiction, exercise dependence, running addiction, diagnostic criteria, withdrawal symptoms, therapy, physiological causes, psychological causes, extreme sports.
Frequently Asked Questions: A Comprehensive Language Preview on Endurance Addiction
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This preview provides a structured overview of a paper on endurance addiction, a type of sports addiction. It includes the table of contents, objectives and key themes, chapter summaries, and keywords. The preview aims to give a comprehensive understanding of the paper's content and scope.
What topics are covered in the paper?
The paper explores various aspects of endurance addiction, including its definition within the broader context of behavioral addiction, its phenomenology (including diagnostic criteria), contributing circumstances and causes (both physiological and psychological), withdrawal symptoms, and therapeutic approaches. The paper acknowledges the limited existing literature on this topic.
What is the scope of the paper?
The paper specifically focuses on endurance addiction, excluding addiction in high-risk sports and bodybuilding due to its limited scope. It examines the condition within the context of Western societies, where physical labor is decreasing and the definition of "sport" is evolving.
What are the key themes explored in the paper?
Key themes include defining behavioral addiction in relation to sports addiction; establishing diagnostic criteria for running addiction; investigating the contributing circumstances and causes of endurance addiction; examining withdrawal symptoms experienced upon cessation of excessive exercise; and reviewing therapeutic approaches for treating endurance addiction.
What is the structure of the paper?
The paper is structured into four main sections (Introduction, a major section with several sub-sections, and Conclusion). The main section delves into the definition, phenomenology, diagnosis, causes, and treatment of endurance addiction. The Introduction sets the context of sports addiction within modern society, highlighting the contrast between beneficial exercise and pathological overuse.
What are some examples of topics discussed within each chapter?
Chapter I (Introduction): This chapter provides background on sports addiction, contrasting healthy exercise with pathological overuse, illustrating with examples like ultra-marathons. It also discusses the relatively recent rise of sports addiction as a research topic.
Chapter III: This chapter covers the definition and categorization of endurance addiction, diagnostic criteria, contributing factors (circumstances and causes), physiological and psychological approaches to understanding the causes, and withdrawal symptoms.
What are the key terms used throughout the paper?
Key terms include endurance addiction, sports addiction, behavioral addiction, exercise dependence, running addiction, diagnostic criteria, withdrawal symptoms, therapy, physiological causes, psychological causes, and extreme sports.
What is the overall aim of the paper?
The paper aims to summarize the current understanding of endurance addiction, providing a comprehensive overview of its definition, phenomenology, causes, and treatment. It acknowledges the limited research in this relatively new field.
- Quote paper
- Marc Castillon (Author), 2007, The Phenomenon of Sports Addiction, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/284166
