Avaliação Psicológica (Dec 2024)

Exercise Dependence Scale (EDS-21): Translation and Psychometric Validity for Use in Brazilian Dancers

  • Andressa Melina Becker da Silva,
  • Sônia Regina Fiorim Enumo,
  • Lucas de Francisco Carvalho,
  • André Luiz Monezi Andrade,
  • Wagner de Lara Machado,
  • Isabela Goulart Bittencourt,
  • Murilo Fernandes de Araújo,
  • Renan de Morais Afonso,
  • Jodi Dee Hunt Ferreira do Amaral

DOI
https://doi.org/10.15689/ap.2024.2303.01
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 23, no. 3
pp. 263 – 274

Abstract

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ABSTRACT Exercise addiction is a dysfunctional behavior that includes excess and loss of control over physical activity or training, accompanied by negative consequences. The aim of the present study was to cross-culturally adapt the “Exercise Dependence Scale” for Brazilian dancers. Six judges evaluated the items and 338 dancers (Age=15.52 years; ±3.55) responded to the instrument. A prevalence of 54% were identified as symptomatic and 8.7%, as exercise dependent. Principal component and network analysis indicated seven symptom clusters. The instrument demonstrated internal consistency (α=0.84). The norms were developed using Item Response Theory. The “Exercise Dependence Scale” demonstrated validity evidence of its internal structure, making it suitable for evaluating adolescent dancers.

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