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Table 3 Spearman’s correlations between under-reporting on EPSQ (self-report vs accelerometer discrepancy) and compulsive exercise, motivation to change, and distress

From: Accuracy of self-reported physical activity in patients with anorexia nervosa: links with clinical features

Level of exercise discrepancy (EPSQa vs Accelerometer)

Compulsive exercise (CETb total)

Motivation to change

(ANSOCQc total)

Distress

(Kessler-10)

Light

0.03

0.05

0.36* (p = 0.04)

Moderate

0.24

−0.39* (p = 0.02)

−0.01

Vigorous

0.12

−0.03

0.08

Total

0.36* (p = 0.04)

−0.06

0.29

  1. a Exercise Participation Screening Questionnaire, b Compulsive Exercise Test, c Anorexia Nervosa Stages of Change Questionnaire; *p<.05