@article{article_1816222, title={Examination of the Socialization and Communication Skills of High School Students Participating in Physical Education and Sports Classes}, journal={Dede Korkut Spor Bilimleri Dergisi}, volume={3}, pages={183–195}, year={2025}, DOI={10.71243/dksbd.1816222}, author={Çiftçi, İsa}, keywords={Beden eğitimi, sosyalleşme, iletişim becerileri}, abstract={The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the socialization levels and communication skills of high school students who take part in physical education and sports classes. The research was carried out using a descriptive and correlational survey design. The study group included 374 students enrolled in a public high school located in the city center of Bingöl, selected through a simple random sampling method. Data were collected using the Socialization Scale developed by Şahan (2007) and the Communication Skills Assessment Scale developed by Korkut (1996). As the data did not meet the assumption of normality, non-parametric statistical methods were employed. Specifically, the Mann–Whitney U test was used for comparisons between two groups, the Kruskal–Wallis H test for comparisons among three or more groups, Spearman’s rank correlation for examining the relationships between variables, and simple linear regression analysis to determine the predictive impact of socialization on communication skills. The findings revealed a moderate, positive, and significant correlation between students’ socialization levels and communication skills (r = 0.428; p < 0.01). In terms of gender, female students exhibited higher socialization levels than male students. Regarding grade level, 9th-grade students had higher socialization levels, whereas 10th-grade students demonstrated stronger communication skills. No significant differences were observed concerning the number of siblings or sports club membership. Regression results indicated that socialization level was a significant predictor of communication skills, accounting for approximately 18% of the variance. Overall, the findings suggest that physical education and sports classes contribute notably to the enhancement of students’ social interaction and communication skills.}, number={2}, publisher={Bayburt Üniversitesi}