An Investigatıon of the Adaptation, Physical Activity and Nutrition Habits of First-Year University Students in Online Education

Abstract

Aim: The COVID-19 pandemic has instigated a profound transformation in the education sector, ushering in comprehensive changes from students' learning habits to the functioning of educational institutions. This study aims to evaluate the adaptations, nutritional habits, and physical activities of first-year university students following the transition to online education. Method: This descriptive cross-sectional study, conducted between April and May 2021, was carried out online with a total of 275 participants. The data collection process involved the utilization of a personal information form developed by the researchers in light of the literature, as well as the Mediterranean Diet Score and University Life Scale. Results: There was no significant difference observed in the Mediterranean diet score and body weight during the university period compared to the pre-university period (p > 0.05). Students living with their families at home demonstrated higher emotional and academic adaptation scores, and those engaging in exercise exhibited significantly higher scores in social adaptation. Conclusion: The pandemic period and the online education process influenced students' supplement usage and dietary habits, but there was no significant change in the exercise participation rate. Furthermore, it was determined that the adjustment to university life, living situation with family, and engagement in exercise had a significant impact on social adaptation.

Keywords

• COVID-19
• Mediterranean diet
• physical activity

Üniversite 1. Sınıf Öğrencilerinin Online Eğitime Bağlı Adaptasyon, Fiziksel Aktivite Ve Beslenme Alışkanlıklarının İncelenmesi

Öz

Amaç: COVID-19 pandemisi, eğitim sektöründe köklü bir dönüşümü tetikleyerek, öğrencilerin öğrenme alışkanlıklarından, eğitim kurumlarının işleyişine kadar geniş kapsamlı değişikliklere yol açmıştır. Bu çalışma, üniversitede öğrenim gören 1. sınıf öğrencilerinin online eğitime geçişinin ardından adaptasyon, beslenme ve fiziksel aktivitelerindeki değişiklikleri değerlendirmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Gereç ve Yöntem: Nisan-Mayıs 2021 tarihleri arasında gerçekleştirilen bu tanımlayıcı kesitsel çalışma, toplam 275 kişi üzerinde çevrimiçi olarak yürütülmüştür. Verilerin toplanmasında, yürütücü ve araştırmacılar tarafından literatür bilgisi ışığında geliştirilen kişisel bilgi formu, Akdeniz Diyet Skoru, Üniversite Yaşam Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Bulgular: Üniversite döneminde Akdeniz diyet skoru ve vücut ağırlığı, üniversite öncesi dönemle karşılaştırıldığında anlamlı bir fark göstermemiştir (p>0.05). Evde aileyle yaşayan öğrencilerin duygusal ve akademik uyum puanlarının daha yüksek olduğu, ayrıca egzersiz yapanların sosyal uyum puanlarının anlamlı derecede yüksek olduğu bulunmuştur. Sonuç: Pandemi dönemi ve online eğitim süreci, öğrencilerin takviye kullanımı ve beslenme alışkanlıkları üzerinde etkili olmuş, ancak egzersiz yapma oranında önemli bir değişiklik görülmemiştir. Ayrıca, üniversite yaşamına uyum, aileyle yaşama durumu ve egzersiz yapmanın sosyal uyum üzerinde anlamlı etkisi olduğu belirlenmiştir

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Akdeniz diyeti
• COVİD-19
• Fiziksel aktivite

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