Research Article

Investigation of the Relationship Between Vocational Future Anxiety and Cope With Stress of Final Year Students of the Faculty of Sports Sciences

Volume: 7 Number: 3 September 30, 2025
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Investigation of the Relationship Between Vocational Future Anxiety and Cope With Stress of Final Year Students of the Faculty of Sports Sciences

Abstract

This study aims to examine the relationship between vocational future concerns and stress coping mechanisms among senior students Faculty of Sports Sciences. The research universe comprises senior students enrolled at the Faculty of Sports Sciences at Yozgat Bozok University. The sample consists of 184 students from the same faculty who voluntarily participated in an online survey conducte. Information about the characteristics of sports science students was obtained through the “Personal Information Form”. “Vocational Future Anxiety Scale” and “Coping with Stress Scale” were used to determine the professional future anxiety and stress coping levels of senior sports science students. SPSS Statistic 22.0 package program was used in the analysis of the data obtained in the research. Frequency and percentage analysis regarding demographic characteristics were used. As a result of the analysis made; The data showed normal distribution. When looking at the professional future anxiety levels of senior sports science students; There is a statistically significant difference according to the variables of gender, do you find yourself successful and are you preparing for KPSS (p<0.05). There is no statistically significant difference according to the variable of which department you are studying (p>0.05). When looking at the stress coping levels of senior sports science students, there is a statistically significant difference according to the variables of gender, which department you are studying in, do you consider yourself successful and are you preparing for KPSS (p <0.05). In conclusion; It was concluded that the future anxiety levels of senior sports science students were at a medium level. It was concluded that the stress coping levels of final year sports science students were at a medium level. Students studying in the field of sports sciences think that they will not be appointed after graduation, have difficulties in finding a job due to limited job opportunities, cannot earn financial income due to these situations, cannot fulfill their responsibilities and experience financial difficulties, which leads to anxiety about the future and is thought to create stress in students. In cooperation with universities, it is recommended to provide employment opportunities for graduating students, to improve their living conditions and to create environments where they can practice their profession.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Sport and Exercise Psychology

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

September 30, 2025

Submission Date

February 22, 2025

Acceptance Date

August 6, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 7 Number: 3

APA
Şimşek, B., Dinçer, N., & Kartal, A. (2025). Investigation of the Relationship Between Vocational Future Anxiety and Cope With Stress of Final Year Students of the Faculty of Sports Sciences. Journal of Sport for All and Recreation, 7(3), 363-373. https://doi.org/10.56639/jsar.1645076
AMA
1.Şimşek B, Dinçer N, Kartal A. Investigation of the Relationship Between Vocational Future Anxiety and Cope With Stress of Final Year Students of the Faculty of Sports Sciences. JSAR. 2025;7(3):363-373. doi:10.56639/jsar.1645076
Chicago
Şimşek, Berzan, Nevzat Dinçer, and Alpaslan Kartal. 2025. “Investigation of the Relationship Between Vocational Future Anxiety and Cope With Stress of Final Year Students of the Faculty of Sports Sciences”. Journal of Sport for All and Recreation 7 (3): 363-73. https://doi.org/10.56639/jsar.1645076.
EndNote
Şimşek B, Dinçer N, Kartal A (September 1, 2025) Investigation of the Relationship Between Vocational Future Anxiety and Cope With Stress of Final Year Students of the Faculty of Sports Sciences. Journal of Sport for All and Recreation 7 3 363–373.
IEEE
[1]B. Şimşek, N. Dinçer, and A. Kartal, “Investigation of the Relationship Between Vocational Future Anxiety and Cope With Stress of Final Year Students of the Faculty of Sports Sciences”, JSAR, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 363–373, Sept. 2025, doi: 10.56639/jsar.1645076.
ISNAD
Şimşek, Berzan - Dinçer, Nevzat - Kartal, Alpaslan. “Investigation of the Relationship Between Vocational Future Anxiety and Cope With Stress of Final Year Students of the Faculty of Sports Sciences”. Journal of Sport for All and Recreation 7/3 (September 1, 2025): 363-373. https://doi.org/10.56639/jsar.1645076.
JAMA
1.Şimşek B, Dinçer N, Kartal A. Investigation of the Relationship Between Vocational Future Anxiety and Cope With Stress of Final Year Students of the Faculty of Sports Sciences. JSAR. 2025;7:363–373.
MLA
Şimşek, Berzan, et al. “Investigation of the Relationship Between Vocational Future Anxiety and Cope With Stress of Final Year Students of the Faculty of Sports Sciences”. Journal of Sport for All and Recreation, vol. 7, no. 3, Sept. 2025, pp. 363-7, doi:10.56639/jsar.1645076.
Vancouver
1.Berzan Şimşek, Nevzat Dinçer, Alpaslan Kartal. Investigation of the Relationship Between Vocational Future Anxiety and Cope With Stress of Final Year Students of the Faculty of Sports Sciences. JSAR. 2025 Sep. 1;7(3):363-7. doi:10.56639/jsar.1645076

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