Aggression and Personality Traits in Fitness Practitioners
Author Information
Author(s): Cucui-Cozma Alexandru Stefan, Dehelean Liana, Bredicean Ana-Cristina, Papava Ion, Deverdics Izabela Edina, Daescu Ana-Maria Cristina, Negrea Cristian, Galily Yair
Primary Institution: Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Hypothesis
Does pre-workout supplement consumption affect aggression levels and correlate with Big Five personality traits?
Conclusion
Personality traits may influence aggression more than pre-workout supplements themselves.
Supporting Evidence
- Pre-workout users showed lower Neuroticism and higher Agreeableness and Conscientiousness.
- Neuroticism was positively correlated with all forms of aggression.
- Agreeableness and Conscientiousness were negatively correlated with aggression.
Takeaway
This study looked at whether taking pre-workout supplements makes people more aggressive and found that personality traits are more important.
Methodology
A cross-sectional observational study with 62 male fitness practitioners, using questionnaires to assess aggression and personality traits.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the exclusion of female participants.
Limitations
The study did not assess the use of other supplements in the control group.
Participant Demographics
62 male fitness practitioners aged 20-55 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p = 0.031 for Neuroticism, p = 0.004 for Agreeableness, p < 0.001 for Conscientiousness.
Confidence Interval
95%
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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