Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP0347608

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/LP0347608

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

The psychological effects of wasting in Australian jockeys. It is well known that many jockeys engage in short-term, unhealthy cycles of weight loss and gain, known as 'wasting', to maintain consistent low riding-weight. The use of saunas is specially popular, with other known practices including food avoidance, laxative abuse, ingestion of diuretics and appetite suppressants, excessive exercise and self-induced vomiting. The adverse physiological effects of 'wasting' are well documented. This investigation seeks to explore and describe the ways in which these pathogenic forms of weight control used the jockeys effect their psychological health. The primary outcome focus of the research is the formulation of recommendations for the adoption of healthy weight management practices by Australian jockeys that promote psychological well-being.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 03-2003

End Date: 10-2006

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $69,099.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Sport And Exercise Psychology | Mental Health | Psychology | Environmental And Occupational Health And Safety

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Mental health | Occupational health (excl. economic development aspects) | Behaviour and health |

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