Exercise Addiction : Unveiling the Prevalence and Reasons In Indian Context

AbstractAim: The purpose of this research is to analyze Exercise Addiction (EA) in “female Amateur runners” from a different angle. These viewpoints include demographics (age, education, purchasing, and employment), education (play time, one week's work), and social work. (age, education level, marital situation, and professional pursuits), number of events participated, and Addiction characteristics) (increase in activity, stress, time, intention effect, lack of control tolerance)Methodology: The Exercise Addiction Inventory (EAI) assessed prevalence of EA in amateur runners. 100 female amateur runners between 18 and 55 from the Delhi NCR were selected to fill out the EAI. Mixed method approach was carried out on respondents with EA using observation and interview techniques.Conclusion: The data was analyzed using a statistical measure to identify explanatory variables of EA. 39% of the participant showed EA. Thematic analysis revealed cause of EA as motives related to stress release and social affiliation. The research leaves substantial implications for sports psychologists and sports persons.