Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Öğrencilerinde Fiziksel Aktivite Düzeyi, Fiziksel Aktivite Engelleri ve Fiziksel Aktiviteye Yönelik Bilişsel-Davranışsal Eğilimler Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi

Abstract

Amaç: Bu çalışma, fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyon öğrencilerinde fiziksel aktivite düzeyleri, algılanan fiziksel aktivite engelleri ve fiziksel aktiviteye yönelik bilişsel-davranışsal eğilimler arasındaki ilişkiyi araştırmayı amaçlamıştır. Gereç ve Yöntem: Kesitsel olarak planlanan bu çalışmaya fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyon bölümünden toplam 157 lisans öğrencisi katılmıştır. Fiziksel aktivite düzeyleri Fiziksel Aktivite Ölçeği–2 ile değerlendirilmiştir. Algılanan engellerin değerlendirilmesinde Fiziksel Aktivite Engelleri Ölçeği (FAEÖ), bilişsel-davranışsal eğilimlerin değerlendirilmesinde ise Bilişsel Davranışçı Fiziksel Aktivite Ölçeği (BDFAÖ) kullanılmıştır. Bulgular: Katılımcıların yaş ortalaması 21,57±4,05 yıldır. Ortalama fiziksel aktivite düzeyi 3206,45±867,92 MET-dak/hafta olarak bulunmuştur. Fiziksel aktivite düzeyi ile FAEÖ kişisel engeller (r=–0,250, p=0,002), fiziksel çevre (r=–0,168, p=0,036) ve toplam skorları (r=–0,242, p=0,002) arasında zayıf negatif korelasyon saptanmıştır. Fiziksel aktivite düzeyi ile BDFAÖ sonuç beklentileri (r=0,171, p=0,033), öz-düzenleme (r=0,210, p=0,008) ve toplam skorları (r=0,257, p=0,001) arasında zayıf pozitif korelasyon gözlenmiştir. Ayrıca, toplam FAEÖ ve BDFAÖ skorları arasında orta düzeyde negatif korelasyon tespit edilmiştir (r=–0,533, p<0,001). Sonuç: Bu çalışma, fizyoterapi öğrencilerinde fiziksel aktivite düzeyi, algılanan engeller ve bilişsel-davranışsal eğilimler arasında anlamlı bir ilişki olduğunu ortaya koymaktadır. Algılanan engeller ile davranışsal örüntüler arasındaki orta düzeydeki ters ilişki, daha fazla araştırılması gereken psikolojik bir dinamiğe işaret etmektedir. Bu sonuçlar, bu popülasyonda fiziksel aktiviteyi teşvik etmeye yönelik stratejiler geliştirilirken çevresel ve bilişsel-davranışsal bileşenlerin birlikte ele alınmasının önemini vurgulamaktadır.

Keywords

• davranış
• Fiziksel aktivite
• üniversite öğrencisi

Investigation of the Relationship between Physical Activity Level, Physical Activity Barriers, and Cognitive-Behavioral Tendencies towards Physical Activity in Physiotherapy Students

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between physical activity levels, perceived physical activity barriers, and cognitive-behavioral tendencies toward physical activity among physiotherapy and rehabilitation students. Material and Methods: A total of 157 undergraduate students from the department of physiotherapy and rehabilitation participated in this cross-sectional study. Physical activity levels were assessed using the Physical Activity Scale–2. The Physical Activity Barriers Questionnaire (PABQ) and the Cognitive Behavioral Physical Activity Questionnaire (CBPAQ) were used to evaluate perceived barriers and cognitive-behavioral tendencies, respectively. Results: The participants had a mean age of 21.57±4.05 years. The mean physical activity level was 3206.45±867.92 MET-min/week. A weak negative correlation was found between physical activity levels and PABQ personal barriers (r=–0.250, p=0.002), physical environment (r=–0.168, p=0.036), and total scores (r=–0.242, p=0.002). A weak positive correlation was observed between physical activity levels and CBPAQ outcome expectations (r=0.171, p=0.033), self-regulation (r=0.210, p=0.008), and total scores (r=0.257, p=0.001). A moderate negative correlation was also found between total PABQ and CBPAQ scores (r=–0.533, p<0.001). Conclusion: This study reveals a meaningful association between physical activity levels, perceived barriers, and cognitive-behavioral tendencies among physiotherapy students. The moderate inverse relationship between perceived barriers and behavioral patterns suggests a psychological dynamic that deserves further exploration. These results emphasize the importance of considering both environmental and cognitive-behavioral components when designing strategies to promote physical activity in this population.

Keywords

• behavior
• Physical activity
• university student

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