Effects of Sports on Psychological Development During Adolescence

Yıl 2025, Cilt: 4 Sayı: 1, 59 - 73, 30.06.2025

Ali Rıza Yavrutürk

https://doi.org/10.70631/gesd.1628487

Öz

This review study examined the effects of sports on psychological development during adolescence. Existing studies in the literature were summarized objectively and since no comments or comparisons were made, the descriptive review type was preferred. Adolescence is a critical period in which individuals experience rapid physical, mental and emotional changes. During this period, sports stand out as an important tool that supports the psychological development of individuals. Regular sports activities increase adolescents' self-confidence and help them develop a positive self-perception. Physical competence and achievements gained during the sports process strengthen adolescents' self-esteem. In addition, sports positively affect mental health by reducing stress and anxiety. In a sports environment, young people learn to cooperate, develop empathy and communicate effectively. In addition, sports help individuals develop life skills such as discipline, time management and responsibility. These skills create positive effects not only in sports life but also in academic and social life. Research shows that adolescents who do sports regularly encounter emotional problems such as depression, anxiety and loneliness less. Sports strengthen adolescents' ability to cope with stress and increase their mental resilience. In addition, physical activities help individuals gain healthy lifestyle habits, which increases their overall quality of life. As a result of the study, it was found that sports are an effective tool to support the psychological development of individuals during adolescence. Parents and educators can contribute to the development of their self-confidence, social skills and emotional resilience by encouraging young people to do sports. This process creates a strong foundation for adolescents to become healthy individuals.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Adolescence , Psychological development , Sports psychology

Ergenlik Döneminde Sporun Psikolojik Gelişim Üzerindeki Etkileri

Öz

Bu derleme çalışmasında ergenlik döneminde sporun psikolojik gelişim üzerindeki etkileri incelenmiştir. Alan yazındaki mevcut çalışmalar nesnel bir biçimde özetlenmiş ve herhangi bir yorum ya da karşılaştırma yapılmadığı için betimleyici derleme türü tercih edilmiştir. Ergenlik dönemi, bireylerin fiziksel, zihinsel ve duygusal açıdan hızlı değişim yaşadığı kritik bir süreçtir. Bu dönemde spor, bireylerin psikolojik gelişimini destekleyen önemli bir araç olarak öne çıkar. Düzenli spor aktiviteleri, ergenlerin özgüvenlerini artırır ve olumlu bir benlik algısı geliştirmelerine yardımcı olur. Spor yapma sürecinde kazanılan fiziksel yetkinlik ve başarılar, ergenlerin özsaygılarını güçlendirir. Ayrıca spor, stres ve kaygıyı azaltarak ruh sağlığını olumlu yönde etkiler. Spor ortamında gençler iş birliği yapmayı, empati geliştirmeyi ve etkili iletişim kurmayı öğrenirler. Ayrıca spor, bireylerin disiplin, zaman yönetimi ve sorumluluk gibi yaşam becerilerini geliştirmelerine yardımcı olur. Bu beceriler, yalnızca sportif yaşamda değil, akademik ve sosyal yaşamda da olumlu etkiler yaratır. Araştırmalar, düzenli spor yapan ergenlerin depresyon, anksiyete ve yalnızlık gibi duygusal sorunlarla daha az karşılaştığını göstermektedir. Spor, ergenlerin stresle başa çıkma becerilerini güçlendirirken, zihinsel dayanıklılıklarını da artırır. Ayrıca fiziksel aktivitelerin sağlıklı yaşam tarzı alışkanlıkları kazandırması, bireylerin genel yaşam kalitesini yükseltir. Çalışma sonucunda sporun ergenlik döneminde bireylerin psikolojik gelişimlerini desteklemek için etkili bir araç olduğu görülmüştür. Ebeveynler ve eğitimciler, gençleri spor yapmaya teşvik ederek onların özgüvenlerini, sosyal becerilerini ve duygusal dayanıklılıklarını geliştirmelerine katkı sağlayabilir. Bu süreç, sağlıklı bir birey olma yolunda ergenler için güçlü bir temel oluşturur.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Ergenlik dönemi , Psikolojik gelişim , Spor psikolojisi

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