The Relationship between Sport Motivation and Exercise Dependence: Comparing Turks Living in Different Countries

Abstract

The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between Sport Motivation and Exercise Dependence and compare Turks living in different countries. Exercise Dependence Scale, developed was used to determine exercise dependence levels while Sport Motivation Scale, was used for assessing motivation level. Data was analyzed with frequency and percentage, independent t-test, one-way ANOVA and Pearson correlation. Significant differences were found between the participants according to the country they live in regarding WDE, CON, TOL, LC, ROA, TM, IE, ER, INR, IDR, AMOT, ED, MOT. Exercise dependence negatively correlated with sport motivation for all participants.