Abstract
The effects of a weight-training program on trait and state anxiety on one group of chemically dependent adults were investigated. The subjects (N=18) were in-patients in a rehabilitation program for substance abuse (Therapeutic Community) for one year. Subjects were randomly assigned to two groups. Experimental group (N=12) received a weight training program (bodybuilding) 3 days per week for 8 weeks. Control group (N=6) was designated as the control group and received no exercise treatment over the 8-week period. Pre and post-test measures included the STAI questionnaire. The initial level of anxiety (trait and state) was low and after eight weeks the bodybuilding program did not produce a significant decrease in anxiety (trait and state).
Original language | English |
---|---|
Pages (from-to) | 373-388 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | Journal of Human Movement Studies |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 5 |
Publication status | Published - 2005 |
Keywords
- Addictives
- State anxiety
- Trait anxiety
- Weight training program