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01-06-2013 | Original Article

Clarifying the Link Between Distress Intolerance and Exercise: Elevated Anxiety Sensitivity Predicts Less Vigorous Exercise

Auteurs: Samantha J. Moshier, Bridget A. Hearon, Amanda W. Calkins, Kristin L. Szuhany, Angela C. Utschig, Jasper A. J. Smits, Michael W. Otto

Gepubliceerd in: Cognitive Therapy and Research | Uitgave 3/2013

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Abstract

Anxiety sensitivity, one measure of distress intolerance, has been increasingly shown to play a role in a variety of health behaviors. A number of reports now suggest that individuals with higher levels of anxiety sensitivity (AS) are less likely to engage in exercise. However, this finding has been inconsistent across sex and limited by measurement strategy. This study examined the relationship between AS and self-reported exercise in a mixed-sex sample of 233 individuals. Consistent with prediction, AS was negatively associated with engagement in vigorous-intensity exercise; however, the strength of this association when covarying for sex was dependent on the measurement strategy used (continuous vs. categorical ASI scores). Sex did not moderate the AS-vigorous exercise association. AS was not associated with moderate-intensity exercise or walking. Results suggest a role of distress intolerance in exercise behavior and confirm the importance of continued research on this topic.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Clarifying the Link Between Distress Intolerance and Exercise: Elevated Anxiety Sensitivity Predicts Less Vigorous Exercise
Auteurs
Samantha J. Moshier
Bridget A. Hearon
Amanda W. Calkins
Kristin L. Szuhany
Angela C. Utschig
Jasper A. J. Smits
Michael W. Otto
Publicatiedatum
01-06-2013
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Cognitive Therapy and Research / Uitgave 3/2013
Print ISSN: 0147-5916
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2819
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10608-012-9489-9

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