Citation

Elbe AM, Barkoukis V. Curr. Opin. Psychol. 2017; 16: 67-71.

Affiliation

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.copsyc.2017.04.017

PMID

28813359

Abstract

Doping is increasingly becoming a problem in both elite and recreational sports. It is therefore important to understand the psychological factors which can explain doping behavior in order to prevent it. The present paper briefly presents evidence on the prevalence of doping use in competitive sports and the measurement approaches to assess doping behavior and doping-related variables. Furthermore, the integrative theoretical approaches used to describe the psychological processes underlying doping use are discussed. Finally, the paper provides suggestions for appropriate measurement of doping behavior and doping-related variables, key preventive efforts against doping as well as avenues for future research.

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Language: en