Date of Award
1-1-2009
Language
English
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
College/School/Department
Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology
Program
Counseling Psychology
Content Description
1 online resource (ix, 95 pages) : illustrations.
Dissertation/Thesis Chair
Matthew P Martens
Committee Members
Joseph M Monserrat
Keywords
Alcohol Use, Competitiveness, Disordered Eating, Exercise Dependence, Alcoholism, College athletes, Competition (Psychology), Compulsive behavior, Eating disorders, Exercise addiction
Subject Categories
Clinical Psychology | Counseling Psychology
Abstract
The current study explored whether or not trait competitiveness existed as an underlying factor contributing to the higher rates of exercise dependence, disordered eating, and alcohol use among athletes. Additionally, the study examined whether certain gender differences occurred, such that the relationship between competitiveness and disordered eating would be stronger for female athletes, the relationship between competitiveness and alcohol use would be stronger for male athletes, and the relationship between competitiveness and exercise dependence would be gender neutral.
Recommended Citation
Serrao, Holly Felicia, "Competitiveness and addictive behaviors : exploring the role of competitiveness and gender in exercise dependence, disordered eating, and alcohol use" (2009). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 261.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/261