Exercise, Smoking and Depression Symptoms. A Qualitative Study

Authors

  • Anastasia Tsiami University of Thessaly, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
  • Athanasios Kolovelonis University of Thessaly, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
  • Marios Goudas University of Thessaly, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
  • Yannis Theodorakis University of Thessaly, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26253/heal.uth.ojs.ispe.2016.1465

Keywords:

depression symptoms, smoking, exercise

Abstract

People suffering from depression are more prone to smoking and to nicotine dependence which leads to worse their health. The purpose of this study was to describe the relationship between smoking and depression, and to investigate the role of exercise in this relationship. Two people with depression symptoms participated in an experimental process of an exercise program which examined the effects of exercise on smoking. Participants were tested at two conditions on 30 minutes exercise on cycle-ergometer (medium and high intensity) and in control condition. After completion of the experimental process people with symptoms of depression were interviewed. Both participants acknowledged the experimental procedure as an interesting experience which made them feel more powerful and active. They argued that the exercise reduces the desire to smoke, and that exercising at a high intensity for both is more interesting, but for the future they would prefer to participate in an exercise in moderate intensity. Participants have linked depression symptoms with smoking, observing increased consumption of nicotine over the symptoms and reported on the benefits of exercise on mood, since the participation in the exercise leads to increased selfconfidence
and self-esteem.

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Published

2016-02-29

How to Cite

Tsiami Α., Kolovelonis Α., Goudas Μ., & Theodorakis Γ. (2016). Exercise, Smoking and Depression Symptoms. A Qualitative Study. Inquiries in Physical Education and Sport, 14(1), 14–26. https://doi.org/10.26253/heal.uth.ojs.ispe.2016.1465

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