Comparison of some parametric characteristics of adolescents and their attitudes towards physical activity

Yıl 2024, Cilt: 9 Sayı: 2, 238 - 256, 27.12.2024

Döndü Uğurlu , Hakan Yapıcı , Büşra Emlek , Orhan Gök , Rafet Ünver , Mehmet Gülü

https://doi.org/10.31680/gaunjss.1586006

Öz

This study aims to examine the physical activity habits, demographic characteristics, and socio-economic status of adolescent students to evaluate differences in sports participation levels across school types. The research was conducted with a total of 846 participants from private (55.9%) and public schools (44.1%), including 376 females (44.4%) and 470 males (55.6%). Age distribution was divided into four groups: 11 years (30.5%), 12 years (22.5%), 13 years (24.3%), and 14 years (22.7%). The socio-economic status of the participants was classified as very low (48.9%), normal (15.2%), and high (35.9%). According to the frequency of weekly physical activity, 31.1% of participants engaged in sports 1-2 days, 30.4% for 3-4 days, 14.2% for 5-6 days, and 24.3% did not engage in physical activity. Data were analyzed using SPSS 25 software, with the Shapiro-Wilks test applied to confirm normal distribution. The results indicate significant differences in sports participation levels associated with school type, gender, and socio-economic status. This study provides insights for educators and sports trainers on how these factors influence adolescents' sports engagement and may guide the development of programs to increase physical activity across different student demographics.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Adolescent, Physical Activity, Socio-Economic Status, School Type, Gender

Comparison of some parametric characteristics of adolescents and their attitudes towards physical activity

Öz

Bu çalışmanın amacı, ergenlik çağındaki öğrencilerin fiziksel aktivite alışkanlıklarını, demografik özelliklerini ve sosyo-ekonomik durumlarını inceleyerek okul türleri arasında spora katılım düzeylerindeki farklılıklarını değerlendirmektir. Araştırma, özel (%55,9) ve devlet okullarından (%44,1) 376'sı kız (%44,4) ve 470'i erkek (%55,6) olmak üzere toplam 846 katılımcı ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Yaş dağılımı dört gruba ayrılmıştır: 11 yaş (%30.5), 12 yaş (%22.5), 13 yaş (%24.3) ve 14 yaş (%22.7). Katılımcıların sosyo-ekonomik durumu çok düşük (%48,9), normal (%15,2) ve yüksek (%35,9) olarak sınıflandırılmıştır. Haftalık fiziksel aktivite sıklığına göre katılımcıların %31,1'i 1-2 gün, %30,4'ü 3-4 gün, %14,2'si 5-6 gün spor yapmakta, %24,3'ü ise fiziksel aktivite yapmamaktadır. Veriler SPSS 25 yazılımı kullanılarak analiz edilmiş ve normal dağılımı doğrulamak için Shapiro-Wilks testi uygulanmıştır. Sonuçlar, okul türü, cinsiyet ve sosyo-ekonomik durumla ilişkili olarak spora katılım düzeylerinde önemli farklılıklar olduğu görülmüştür. Bu çalışma, eğitimciler ve spor eğitmenleri için bu faktörlerin ergenlerin spora katılımını nasıl etkilediğine dair öngörü sağlayabilir ve farklı öğrenci gruplarında fiziksel aktiviteyi artırmaya yönelik programların geliştirilmesine rehberlik edebileceği düşünülmektedir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Adolescent, Physical Activity, Socio-Economic Status, School Type, Gender

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