Biophilia and Outdoor Sports: A In-Depth Examination of the Human-Environment Connection

Yıl 2024, Cilt: 5 Sayı: 3, 53 - 68, 23.12.2024

Erdoğan Ekinci

Öz

This study aims to explore the connection between nature sports enthusiasts' biophilia and nature sports. The research was designed using a holistic single-case design, one of the qualitative research approaches, in order to determine the biophilic states of nature sports participants. The study group was selected using criterion sampling, one of the purposeful sampling methods. Participants in the study were required to be over 18 years of age, have at least a high school diploma, and have been actively involved in nature sports for at least 5 years. A total of 10 nature sports participants, consisting of 2 women and 8 men, met these criteria and participated in the study. Data was collected using a semi-structured interview form and analyzed through content analysis. To ensure the validity of the research, credibility, transferability, reliability, and confirmability criteria were considered. To ensure reliability, interviews were recorded and transcribed, and individual coding was performed by different researchers. As a result of the analyses, four main themes emerged, in line with the theoretical framework: “Connection with nature,” “Contribution of nature sports to personal development,” “Increase in environmental awareness,” and “Impact of the natural environment.” The findings suggest that the most common biophilic states experienced by participants in nature sports activities include an inability to detach from nature, stress management, overcoming challenges, environmental protection and cleanliness, and personal development. The participants' commitment to nature sports and their sense of belonging to nature support the establishment of a sustainable relationship with nature. This process presents significant potential for both human health and environmental conservation.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Biophilia, Outdoor Sports, Environment

Biyofili ve Doğa Sporları: İnsan-Çevre Bağlantısının Derinlemesine İncelenmesi

Öz

Bu araştırma, doğa sporcularının biyofili ve doğa sporları arasındaki bağlantıyı ortaya koymak amacıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırma, nitel araştırma yaklaşımlarından durum çalışması desenlerinden biri olan bütüncül tek durum deseni çerçevesinde tasarlanmıştır. Araştırmaya katılım kriterleri olarak, doğa sporcularının 18 yaşından büyük olmaları, en az lise mezunu olmaları ve en az 5 yıldır düzenli doğa sporu yapmaları belirlenmiştir. Bu kriterleri karşılayan 2 kadın ve 8 erkek olmak üzere toplam 10 doğa sporcusu çalışma grubunu oluşturmuştur. Veriler, yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu ile toplanmış ve içerik analizi yöntemiyle incelenmiştir. Araştırmanın geçerliliğini sağlamak için inandırıcılık, aktarılabilirlik, güvenilirlik ve doğrulanabilirlik kriterleri dikkate alınmıştır. Güvenilirliği artırmak adına görüşmeler kaydedilmiş, yazıya dökülmüş ve bağımsız araştırmacılar tarafından kodlanmıştır. Analizler sonucunda, “Doğayla kurulan bağ,” “Doğa sporlarının bireysel gelişime katkısı,” “Doğa koruma bilincinin artması” ve “Doğal ortamın etkisi” olmak üzere dört ana tema ortaya çıkmıştır. Sonuçlar, doğa sporcularının doğadan kopamama, stres yönetimi, çevre koruma ve kişisel gelişim gibi biyofilik deneyimlerle sıklıkla karşılaştıklarını göstermiştir. Katılımcıların doğa sporlarına bağlılıkları ve doğaya olan aidiyet duyguları, doğa ile sürdürülebilir bir ilişki kurmalarını desteklemekte ve bu sürecin insan sağlığı ve doğa koruma açısından büyük bir potansiyel taşımaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Biyofili, Doğa Sporları, Çevre

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