169 - TRANSLATION AND THEORICAL ANALYSIS OF EXERCISE DEPENDENCE SCALE

Authors

  • Isabel Vasconcelos
  • Prof. Dr. João Carlos Alchieri

Keywords:

dependence, translation, cross-cultural studies,

Abstract

Although provides physical and psychological benefits, an excessive practice of physical activity could trigger a compulsive behavior, getting the individual dependent of it. Its consequences are severe, its diagnosis is problematic and the few research related to the theme in Brazil contribute to a lack of professionals. Accordingly, this research aims to adapt an instrument to assess this issue, from the translation and theoretical analysis of items of Exercise Dependence Scale - Revised. Therefore, discusses the procedures adopted for the translation and analysis of the items, aiming a semantic matching of these with the original version, this after making a description of exercise dependence.

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TRABALHOS PUBLICADOS

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169 - TRANSLATION AND THEORICAL ANALYSIS OF EXERCISE DEPENDENCE SCALE. (2011). Fiep Bulletin - Online, 80(2). https://ojs.fiepbulletin.net/fiepbulletin/article/view/1912