Öz
The concept of quality of life is multifaceted, encompassing various dimensions, including physical health, social relationships, and psychological well-being. Physical activity level is one of the factors that affects quality of life. The objective of this study is to examine the relationship between physical activity levels and quality of life perceptions among young people. The study sample consisted of 360 students, 102 males and 258 females, enrolled at XXX University during the 2023-2024 academic year. The data were collected using a cross-sectional design, with the participants completing the Physical Activity Scale-2, SF-12 Quality of Life Scale, and a personal information form. The data were collected based on self-report. The statistical analyses revealed a significant relationship between moderate and high physical activity levels and both physical and mental health components of quality of life (p <0.05). Additionally, gender differences were observed, indicating that males exhibited higher physical activity and quality of life scores compared to females (p <0.05). The findings indicate that it may be beneficial to promote physical activity to enhance general well-being among young people. Additionally, the study highlights the importance of considering gender as a variable in the perception of physical activity levels and quality of life. Overall, the results suggest that interventions to increase physical activity levels may be an effective approach to improve the quality of life of young people. It is crucial to consider the gender factor in the planning of these strategies.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Gender Differences Physical Activity Quality of Life Well-being Young Individuals
Kaynakça
- Begdache, L., Danesharasteh, A., & Ertem, Z. (2022). The Impact of the Different Stages of COVID-19, Time of the Week and Exercise Frequency on Mental Distress in Men and Women. Nutrients, 14(13), 2572. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14132572
- Bonsaksen, T. (2012). Exploring gender differences in quality of life. Mental Health Review Journal, 17(1). https://doi.org/10.1108/13619321211231815
- Bustamante, E. E., Santiago-Rodríguez, M. E., & Ramer, J. D. (2023). Unlocking the Promise of Physical Activity for Mental Health Promotion. JAMA Pediatrics, 177(2). https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapediatrics.2022.5096
- Ellina, P., Middleton, N., Lambrinou, E., & Kouta, C. (2021). Social gradient in health-related quality of life among urban middle-age residents in Limassol, Cyprus: Research article. BMC Public Health, 21(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-10027-6
- Gu, X., Chang, M. M., & Solmon, M. A. (2016). Physical Activity, Physical Fitness, and Health-Related Quality of Life in School-Aged Children. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 35(2). https://doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.2015-0110
- Gür, F. (2021). Fiziksel Aktivite Ölçeği-2’nin Türkçe Geçerlilik ve Güvenilirlik Çalışması. Spor ve Performans Araştırmaları Dergisi, 12(3), 252–263.
- Irtelli, F., & Durbano, F. (2020). Quality of Life and Biopsychosocial Paradigm: A Narrative Review of the Concept and Specific Insights. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.91877
- Janssen, I., & LeBlanc, A. G. (2010). Systematic review of the health benefits of physical activity and fitness in school-aged children and youth. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 7(1), 40. https://doi.org/10.1186/1479-5868-7-40
- Kim, D., Seo, J., Ha, K. H., & Kim, D. J. (2022). Maintaining Physical Activity Is Associated With Reduced Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in People Newly Diagnosed With Diabetes. Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome. https://doi.org/10.7570/jomes22007
- Louzado, J. A., Cortes, M. L., Oliveira, M. G., Bezerra, V. M., Mistro, S., Medeiros, D. S. de, Soares, D. A., Silva, K. O., Kochergin, C. N., Carvalho, V. C. H. dos S. de, Amorim, W. W., & Mengue, S. S. (2021). Quality of Life and Associated Factors in Young Workers. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(4). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18042153
- Mielke, G. I., Malta, D. C., Nunes, B. P., & Cairney, J. (2022). All are equal, but some are more equal than others: Social determinants of leisure time physical activity through the lens of intersectionality. BMC Public Health, 22(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-12428-7
- Moola, F., Fusco, C., & Kirsh, J. A. (2010). The Perceptions of Caregivers Toward Physical Activity and Health in Youth With Congenital Heart Disease. Qualitative Health Research. https://doi.org/10.1177/1049732310384119
Öz
Yaşam kalitesi kavramı çok yönlüdür ve fiziksel sağlık, sosyal ilişkiler ve psikolojik iyi oluş gibi çeşitli boyutları içerir. Fiziksel aktivite seviyesi, yaşam kalitesini etkileyen faktörlerden biridir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, gençler arasında fiziksel aktivite seviyeleri ile yaşam kalitesi algıları arasındaki ilişkiyi incelemektir. Çalışma örneklemi, 2023-2024 akademik yılında XXX Üniversitesine kayıtlı 102 erkek ve 258 kadın olmak üzere toplam 360 öğrenciden oluşmaktadır. Veriler, katılımcıların Fiziksel Aktivite Ölçeği-2, SF-12 Yaşam Kalitesi Ölçeği ve kişisel bilgi formunu doldurmasıyla kesitsel bir tasarım kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Veriler, öz-bildirimlere dayanarak toplanmıştır. İstatistiksel analizler, orta ve yüksek fiziksel aktivite seviyeleri ile yaşam kalitesinin hem fiziksel hem de zihinsel sağlık bileşenleri arasında anlamlı bir ilişki olduğunu ortaya koymuştur (p < 0.05). Ayrıca, cinsiyet farkları gözlemlenmiş ve erkeklerin kadınlara kıyasla daha yüksek fiziksel aktivite ve yaşam kalitesi puanlarına sahip olduğu belirlenmiştir (p < 0.05). Bulgular, genel iyi oluşu artırmak için fiziksel aktiviteyi teşvik etmenin faydalı olabileceğini göstermektedir. Ayrıca, çalışma, fiziksel aktivite seviyeleri ve yaşam kalitesi algısında cinsiyetin bir değişken olarak dikkate alınmasının önemini vurgulamaktadır. Genel olarak, sonuçlar, fiziksel aktivite seviyelerini artırmaya yönelik müdahalelerin gençlerin yaşam kalitesini iyileştirmek için etkili bir yaklaşım olabileceğini önermektedir. Bu stratejilerin planlanmasında cinsiyet faktörünün dikkate alınması önemli olabilir.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Kaynakça
- Begdache, L., Danesharasteh, A., & Ertem, Z. (2022). The Impact of the Different Stages of COVID-19, Time of the Week and Exercise Frequency on Mental Distress in Men and Women. Nutrients, 14(13), 2572. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14132572
- Bonsaksen, T. (2012). Exploring gender differences in quality of life. Mental Health Review Journal, 17(1). https://doi.org/10.1108/13619321211231815
- Bustamante, E. E., Santiago-Rodríguez, M. E., & Ramer, J. D. (2023). Unlocking the Promise of Physical Activity for Mental Health Promotion. JAMA Pediatrics, 177(2). https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapediatrics.2022.5096
- Ellina, P., Middleton, N., Lambrinou, E., & Kouta, C. (2021). Social gradient in health-related quality of life among urban middle-age residents in Limassol, Cyprus: Research article. BMC Public Health, 21(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-10027-6
- Gu, X., Chang, M. M., & Solmon, M. A. (2016). Physical Activity, Physical Fitness, and Health-Related Quality of Life in School-Aged Children. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 35(2). https://doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.2015-0110
- Gür, F. (2021). Fiziksel Aktivite Ölçeği-2’nin Türkçe Geçerlilik ve Güvenilirlik Çalışması. Spor ve Performans Araştırmaları Dergisi, 12(3), 252–263.
- Irtelli, F., & Durbano, F. (2020). Quality of Life and Biopsychosocial Paradigm: A Narrative Review of the Concept and Specific Insights. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.91877
- Janssen, I., & LeBlanc, A. G. (2010). Systematic review of the health benefits of physical activity and fitness in school-aged children and youth. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 7(1), 40. https://doi.org/10.1186/1479-5868-7-40
- Kim, D., Seo, J., Ha, K. H., & Kim, D. J. (2022). Maintaining Physical Activity Is Associated With Reduced Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in People Newly Diagnosed With Diabetes. Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome. https://doi.org/10.7570/jomes22007
- Louzado, J. A., Cortes, M. L., Oliveira, M. G., Bezerra, V. M., Mistro, S., Medeiros, D. S. de, Soares, D. A., Silva, K. O., Kochergin, C. N., Carvalho, V. C. H. dos S. de, Amorim, W. W., & Mengue, S. S. (2021). Quality of Life and Associated Factors in Young Workers. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(4). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18042153
- Mielke, G. I., Malta, D. C., Nunes, B. P., & Cairney, J. (2022). All are equal, but some are more equal than others: Social determinants of leisure time physical activity through the lens of intersectionality. BMC Public Health, 22(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-12428-7
- Moola, F., Fusco, C., & Kirsh, J. A. (2010). The Perceptions of Caregivers Toward Physical Activity and Health in Youth With Congenital Heart Disease. Qualitative Health Research. https://doi.org/10.1177/1049732310384119
Ayrıntılar
| Birincil Dil | İngilizce |
|---|---|
| Konular | Fiziksel Aktivite ve Sağlık |
| Bölüm | Araştırma |
| Yazarlar | |
| Erken Görünüm Tarihi | 29 Aralık 2024 |
| Yayımlanma Tarihi | 31 Aralık 2024 |
| Gönderilme Tarihi | 22 Temmuz 2024 |
| Kabul Tarihi | 9 Aralık 2024 |
| Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2024 Cilt: 10 Sayı: 2 |
