An Examination of Coach-Athlete Relationships in Combat Sports According to Demographic Variables

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this research is to examine the level of coach-athlete relationships among athletes involved in martial arts (karate, taekwondo, muay thai, and kickboxing) according to various demographic variables. Method: The study population consisted of 353 athletes actively participating in sports in Kayseri province. A survey method was used as the data collection tool. The data collection tool consisted of two parts: a personal information form and the Coach-Athlete Relationship Scale. The obtained data were subjected to statistical analysis; independent samples t-test and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were applied. Findings: According to the research findings, the level of coach-athlete relationships among athletes did not show significant differences based on gender and license duration. However, significant differences were found based on age, sport, education level, and coach seniority. Conclusion: In conclusion, it was determined that the relationship between athletes and their coaches varies depending on certain demographic factors. Keywords: Combat sports, coach-athlete relationship, athlete.

Keywords

• Combat sports
• coach-athlete relationship
• athlete.

Dövüş Sporcularında Antrenör–Sporcu İlişkisinin Demografik Değişkenlere Göre İncelenmesi

Abstract

Amaç: Bu araştırmanın amacı, dövüş sporlarıyla (karate, taekwondo, muay thai ve kick boks) ilgilenen sporcuların antrenör-sporcu ilişkisi düzeylerinin çeşitli demografik değişkenlere göre incelenmesidir. Yöntem: Araştırmanın evrenini Kayseri ilinde aktif olarak spor yapan 353 sporcu oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada veri toplama aracı olarak anket yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Veri toplama aracı, kişisel bilgi formu ve Antrenör-Sporcu İlişkisi Ölçeği olmak üzere iki bölümden oluşmaktadır. Elde edilen veriler istatistiksel analizlere tabi tutulmuş; bağımsız örneklem t testi ve tek yönlü varyans analizi (ANOVA) uygulanmıştır. Bulgular: Araştırma bulgularına göre, sporcuların antrenör-sporcu ilişkisi düzeyleri cinsiyet ve lisans süresi değişkenlerine göre anlamlı farklılık göstermemektedir. Buna karşın, yaş, branş, eğitim durumu ve antrenör kıdemi değişkenlerine göre anlamlı farklılıklar tespit edilmiştir. Sonuç: Sonuç olarak, sporcuların antrenörleriyle kurdukları ilişkinin bazı demografik faktörlere bağlı olarak değişiklik gösterdiği belirlenmiştir. Anahtar kelimeler: Dövüş sporları, antrenör-sporcu ilişkisi, sporcu.

Keywords

• Dövüş sporları
• antrenör-sporcu ilişkisi
• sporcu.

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