• English
    • Welsh
  • English 
    • English
    • Welsh
  • Login
Search DSpace:
  • Home
  • Research at Cardiff Met
  • Library Services
  • Contact Us
View item 
  • DSpace home
  • Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences
  • Import
  • View item
  • DSpace home
  • Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences
  • Import
  • View item
JavaScript is disabled for your browser. Some features of this site may not work without it.

Development and initial validation of a rock climbing craving questionnaire (RCCQ)

Thumbnail
View/open
Publisher's PDF (193.4Kb)
Author
Roderique-Davies, Gareth
Heirene, Robert M.
Mellalieu, Stephen D.
Shearer, David A.
Date
2018-02-22
Acceptance date
2018-02-07
Type
Article
Publisher
Frontiers Media
ISSN
1664-1078
Metadata
Show full item record
Abstract
Conceptual similarities have been identified between experiences of extreme sports athletes and those with drug and behavioural addictions. Evidence suggests rock climbers experience craving and other withdrawal-like states when abstinent from their sport. However, no studies have attempted to quantitatively measure the craving experienced by participants of any extreme sports. Such a measure could allow a greater understanding of the craving experienced by extreme sports athletes and a comparison of these across sports (e.g., surfing) and activities (e.g., drug-use). Therefore, using validated craving measures as a template, the aim of the two studies outlined here was to design and preliminarily validate a subjective multidimensional inventory that could be used to measure craving in the sports of rock-climbing and mountaineering (“RCCQ”). The aim of the first study was to investigate the factor structure of a preliminary measure of craving. Climbers (n = 407) completed the RCCQ. A 3-factor model explained 53.65% of the total variance in item scores. All 3 factors comprised 5 items each, which were conceptually labelled as “urge to climb” “negative reinforcement” and “positive reinforcement”. The aim of the second study was to validate the 15-item 3-factor RCCQ resulting from study one using confirmatory factor analysis. Climbers (n = 254) completed the questionnaire under a climbing-related cue condition or a cue-neutral condition. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) revealed a good model fit and that all individual parameter estimates were significant and standard errors were within reasonable limits once item 13 was removed from Factor 1. Study one supports the multi-dimensional nature of rock climbing craving and shows parallels with substance-related craving in reflecting intention and positive (desire) and negative (withdrawal) reinforcement. Study two confirms this factor structure and gives initial validation to the measure with evidence that these factors are sensitive to cue exposure. Given the preliminary nature of the data, any practical implications are tentative. However, if as shown here, craving for climbing (and potentially other extreme sports) is similar to that experienced by drug-users and addicts, there is the potential that climbing and other extreme sports could be used as a replacement therapy for drug users.
Journal/conference proceeding
Frontiers in Psychology;
Citation
Roderique-Davies, G.R.D., Heirene, R.M., Mellalieu, S. and Shearer, D.A. (2018) 'Development and initial validation of a rock climbing craving questionnaire (RCCQ)', Frontiers in Psychology, 9, https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.00204
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/10369/9293
DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.00204
Description
This article was published in Frontiers in Psychology on 22 February 2018 (online) available open access at https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.00204
Rights
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Sponsorship
Cardiff Metropolitan University (Grant ID: Cardiff Metropolian (Internal))
Collections
  • Import [796]

Related items

Showing items related by title, author, subject and abstract.

  • Thumbnail

    The predictive validity of functional screening tests for lower extremity overuse injuries in miltary recruits of the armed forces of Malta 

    Vella, Sandro (2016-03-01)
    Objectives: Basic military training is physically demanding with recruits suffering mostly from overuse-related lower extremity injuries, resulting in loss of training days, increased medical costs, discharges and dropouts. ...
  • Thumbnail

    Addiction in extreme sports: An exploration of withdrawal states in rock climbers 

    Heirene, Rob; Shearer, David; Roderique-Davies, Gareth; Mellalieu, Stephen D. (Akadémiai Kiadó, 2016-06-27)
    Background and aims: Extreme sports athletes are often labelled ‘adrenaline junkies’ by the media, implying they are addicted to their sport. Research suggests during abstinence these athletes may experience withdrawal ...
  • Thumbnail

    HOW DO THE PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES DIFFER BETWEEN UPPER AND LOWER BODY IN CLIMBING 

    Clasper, Adam (University of Wales Institute Cardiff, 2012)
    The aim of this study was to examine and compare the peak aerobic capacity (VO2peak) in both upper and lower body with climbing performance from an incremental climbing test, to identify if peak aerobic capacity as an ...

Browse

DSpace at Cardiff MetCommunities & CollectionsBy issue dateAuthorsTitlesSubjectsThis collectionBy issue dateAuthorsTitlesSubjects

My Account

Login

Statistics

Most Popular ItemsStatistics by CountryMost Popular Authors

DSpace software copyright © 2002-2015  DuraSpace
Contact us | Send feedback | Administrator