The Mediating Role of Narcissistic Attitudes in Exercise Addiction and Self-Esteem Among Referees

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between exercise addiction and self-esteem among referees, while investigating the mediating role of narcissistic attitudes in this relationship. The effects of physical activity on individuals' psychological health have long been a subject of discussion in psychology and sports sciences. This study aims to statistically evaluate the relationships between exercise addiction, self-esteem, and narcissistic personality traits, and to understand the interactions among these variables. The research was conducted on 300 referees selected through a random sampling method. Data were collected using a personal information form developed by the researchers, the Exercise Addiction Scale, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and the Narcissistic Personality Inventory. The data were gathered via Google Forms from the participants, and SPSS 25.0 and SPSS Process 4.0 software were used for data analysis. The analysis results revealed a significant positive relationship between exercise addiction and self-esteem, while the relationship with narcissistic personality varied at different levels. These findings suggest that exercise could be a supportive factor for individuals' psychological well-being, but excessive exercise may pose potential risks, particularly in individuals with narcissistic tendencies, in relation to certain personality traits. The results of the study emphasize the importance of considering not only the physical but also the psychological dimensions of exercise habits. These findings provide valuable contributions to understanding the psychological impacts of exercise and developing strategies to promote healthier exercise habits in this field.

Keywords

• Exercise addiction
• self-esteem
• narcissistic personality

Hakemlerin Egzersiz Bağımlılığı ve Benlik Saygılarında Narsistik Tutumlarının Aracı Rolü

Abstract

Bu çalışma, hakemlerin egzersiz bağımlılığı ve benlik saygısı arasındaki ilişkiyi incelerken, narsistik tutumların bu ilişkideki aracı rolünü araştırmaktadır. Fiziksel aktivitenin bireylerin psikolojik sağlığı üzerindeki etkileri, psikoloji ve spor bilimleri alanlarında uzun süredir tartışılan bir konu olmuştur. Bu çalışma, egzersiz bağımlılığı, benlik saygısı ve narsistik kişilik özellikleri arasındaki ilişkileri istatistiksel olarak değerlendirerek, bu değişkenlerin birbirleriyle olan etkileşimlerini anlamayı amaçlamaktadır. Araştırma, rastgele örnekleme yöntemiyle belirlenen 300 hakem üzerinde gerçekleştirilmiş olup, veri toplama sürecinde araştırmacılar tarafından geliştirilen bir kişisel bilgi formu, Egzersiz Bağımlılığı Ölçeği, Rosenberg Benlik Saygısı Ölçeği ve Narsistik Kişilik Envanteri kullanılmıştır. Veriler, katılımcılardan Google form aracılığıyla toplanmış ve elde edilen verilerin analizi için SPSS 25.0 ve SPSS Process 4.0 yazılımları kullanılmıştır. Yapılan analizler sonucunda, egzersiz bağımlılığı ile benlik saygısı arasında pozitif yönde anlamlı bir ilişki bulunmuş, ancak narsistik kişilik ile bu ilişkinin düzeyi değişkenlik göstermiştir. Bu bulgular, egzersizin bireylerin psikolojik iyilik hallerini destekleyici bir faktör olabileceğini, fakat aşırı egzersizin, özellikle narsistik eğilimleri olan bireylerde, belirli kişilik özellikleriyle ilişkili potansiyel riskler taşıyabileceğini ortaya koymaktadır. Çalışmanın sonuçları, egzersiz yapma alışkanlıklarının sadece fiziksel değil, aynı zamanda psikolojik boyutlarını da göz önünde bulundurmanın önemini vurgulamaktadır. Bu bulgular, egzersizin psikolojik sağlık üzerindeki etkilerini anlamak ve bu alanda daha sağlıklı egzersiz alışkanlıklarını teşvik etmek amacıyla uygulanabilecek stratejiler geliştirmek için önemli katkılar sağlamaktadır.

Keywords

• Egzersiz bağımlılığı
• benlik saygısı
• narsistik kişilik

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