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Bigorexia as addiction: Risk factors in development causing Muscle dysmorphia
Bažant, Matěj ; Vacek, Jaroslav (advisor) ; Čablová, Lenka (referee)
Risk factors in development causing Bigorexia. The subject of this study are the risk factors in human development, that may be causing Bigorexia. The study contains theoretical part, which describes Bigorexia as an eating disorder with addictive elements in behaviour. Theoretical part also contains characterization of compulsive exercising, steroid abuse and theories of bigorexia development - cognitive, psychodynamic, biological, cognitive- behavioral and behavioral theory. In this part are also described risk factors for Bigorexia development and process of medical treatment. Next part is practical, containing four case histories of men with Bigorexia. The respondents are asked for their own understanding of Bigorexia. The case histories are searched for common characteristics in development, which may contribute to Bigorexia. The characteristics are individually analyzed and the risk factors are evaluated. And the results are overconcern of their body appearance, continuation in exercise over the presence of injury or illness, anxiety caused by default of training program, preoccupation by exercise, neglect of duty, demanding of higher achievements and the mood changing. By recognition of these risk factors, we can be able to expect development of Bigorexia and make preventive arrangements. Keywords:...
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The rise of online betting over the past 5 years in the South Bohemian Region
REZKOVÁ, Natálie
The bachelor's thesis deals with a topic that is not so discussed by the public, namely the issue of non-substance addictions, especially online gambling. In the introduction, the definition of non-substance addictions is presented, the thesis also deals with online betting, the Prevent 99 organization and especially counseling centers for non-substance addictions. The aim of my work was to shed light on the development of online gambling, based on professional sources, literature and research, how the department of Prevent 99 - Counseling Center for non-substance addictions and its employees reacts to this situation. To fulfill my goal, qualitative research was used, which was conducted using a semi-structured interview.
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Modern Addictions
NÝDLOVÁ, Leona
This thesis addresses the issue of mobile phone use and abuse in the context of healthy living. The theoretical part works with the concept of smartphone addiction, nomophobia. It describes the risks of mobile phone overuse and the effects on health and healthy functioning that overuse can cause. It characterises the most common non- substance addictions that the mobile phone as a tool helps to develop. Addresses the ethics of the online space. Discusses prevention options from the non-profit sector and from governmental institutions. The practical part is devoted to the problem of mobile phone abuse in the adult population in České Budějovice. It divides respondents according to their socio-demographic characteristics and looks for factors that may be related to addiction in this region.
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A critical review of Facebook addiction research
Fišerová, Kristýna ; Brenza, Jiří (advisor) ; Vacek, Jaroslav (referee)
Background: Facebook is the most popular social network nowadays. Concerns about possible negative consequences and possible addiction rise with its growing popularity. It is a very current topic not only for experts in the field, but also for parents. Results of studies bring various conclusions and the view on the Facebook addiction remains patchy. Aim: The aim of this work is to describe and evaluate the current state of Facebook addiction research on chosen studies. This work is focused on the criteria for diagnosis, methodology and identified risk features, the profile of a problematic user. Methods: This theoretical work uses qualitative approach and compares information from chosen studies. First, a summary was created from each study. Then extracted information were compared in categories according to research question of this work. Results: Evaluation of the studies showed that there is no clear way of diagnosing Facebook addiction and the phenomena itself is not clearly defined. The studies were very different in their prevalence estimates. A methodological issue of most of the chosen studies was using a self-reported questionnaire and a choice of non-representative participants. Conclusion: It is necessary to continue the research in the field of Facebook Addiction. This works has...
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A critical review of Facebook addiction research
Fišerová, Kristýna ; Brenza, Jiří (advisor) ; Vacek, Jaroslav (referee)
Background: Facebook is the most popular social network nowadays. Concerns about possible negative consequences and possible addiction rise with its growing popularity. It is a very current topic not only for experts in the field, but also for parents. Results of studies bring various conclusions and the view on the Facebook addiction remains patchy. Aim: The aim of this work is to describe and evaluate the current state of Facebook addiction research on chosen studies. This work is focused on the criteria for diagnosis, methodology and identified risk features, the profile of a problematic user. Methods: This theoretical work uses qualitative approach and compares information from chosen studies. First, a summary was created from each study. Then extracted information were compared in categories according to research question of this work. Results: Evaluation of the studies showed that there is no clear way of diagnosing Facebook addiction and the phenomena itself is not clearly defined. The studies were very different in their prevalence estimates. A methodological issue of most of the chosen studies was using a self-reported questionnaire and a choice of non-representative participants. Conclusion: It is necessary to continue the research in the field of Facebook Addiction. This works has...
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Bigorexia as addiction: Risk factors in development causing Muscle dysmorphia
Bažant, Matěj ; Vacek, Jaroslav (advisor) ; Čablová, Lenka (referee)
Risk factors in development causing Bigorexia. The subject of this study are the risk factors in human development, that may be causing Bigorexia. The study contains theoretical part, which describes Bigorexia as an eating disorder with addictive elements in behaviour. Theoretical part also contains characterization of compulsive exercising, steroid abuse and theories of bigorexia development - cognitive, psychodynamic, biological, cognitive- behavioral and behavioral theory. In this part are also described risk factors for Bigorexia development and process of medical treatment. Next part is practical, containing four case histories of men with Bigorexia. The respondents are asked for their own understanding of Bigorexia. The case histories are searched for common characteristics in development, which may contribute to Bigorexia. The characteristics are individually analyzed and the risk factors are evaluated. And the results are overconcern of their body appearance, continuation in exercise over the presence of injury or illness, anxiety caused by default of training program, preoccupation by exercise, neglect of duty, demanding of higher achievements and the mood changing. By recognition of these risk factors, we can be able to expect development of Bigorexia and make preventive arrangements. Keywords:...
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