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International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences Vol. 13(5), pp. 1109 - 1116
DOI: 10.13189/saj.2025.130512
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Relationship between Food Addictive Behavior and Physical Activity during Ramadan
Islam Mohammad Abbas *
Department of Sport Science, Faculty of Sport Science, Arab American University, Palestine
ABSTRACT
The relationship between the characteristics of addiction severity and physical activity levels within the context of Ramadan, said to bring about remarkable physiological, psychological, and social adaptations, has been examined. In all, 139 subjects were sampled and their physical activity was classified as none, lightly, moderately, and heavily involved. Addiction severity was classified as non-addicted, mildly addicted, moderately addicted, and severely addicted. Descriptive statistics show slight differences across these categories, but there were no clear patterns to suggest that higher levels of physical activity correlate with lower levels of addiction severity. A Chi-Square test confirms that there is no significant association between physical activity and the severity of addiction (
= 7.96, p = 0.538). The relative effect size indicated by Cramer's V (0.138) signals a weak relationship. These findings highlight the suggestion that the influence of physical activity on addictive behaviors during Ramadan may be less pronounced because of the reciprocal influence of cultural, psychological, and physiological factors characteristic of this period. The results suggest the necessity for interventions that are well-rounded and include stress management, social support, lifestyle adaptations, and promotion of physical activity. Future studies should further investigate those interactions in relation to creating culturally adapted prevention strategies.
KEYWORDS
Behavioral Adaptation, Physical Activity, Food Addiction, Ramadan Fasting, Exercise
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Islam Mohammad Abbas , "Relationship between Food Addictive Behavior and Physical Activity during Ramadan," International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, Vol. 13, No. 5, pp. 1109 - 1116, 2025. DOI: 10.13189/saj.2025.130512.
(b). APA Format:
Islam Mohammad Abbas (2025). Relationship between Food Addictive Behavior and Physical Activity during Ramadan. International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, 13(5), 1109 - 1116. DOI: 10.13189/saj.2025.130512.