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The Prohibited Path of Change: Perceptions of Physical, Mental, and Performance-Related Changes Among Individuals Using Steroids

Cilt: 15 Sayı: 4 30 Ekim 2026
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The Prohibited Path of Change: Perceptions of Physical, Mental, and Performance-Related Changes Among Individuals Using Steroids

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The purpose of this study is to examine the perceptions of individuals who use steroids regarding changes in their physical and mental well-being and performance. Conducted using the phenomenological design—one of the qualitative research designs—the study involved semi-structured interviews with eight male athletes competing in wrestling and bodybuilding. The data obtained were analyzed using an inductive approach and grouped under three main themes: motivations for steroid use, perceptions of changes resulting from steroid use, and evaluations of steroid use and future orientations. According to the findings, participants turned to steroid use to achieve physical goals such as increasing muscle mass and achieving an aesthetic appearance. While participants reported perceiving improvements in their athletic performance, self-confidence, and motivation during steroid use, they also reported negative changes such as irritability and social isolation. Furthermore, it was determined that most participants did not wish to stop using steroids and even planned to continue. These findings not only demonstrate that steroid use is a multifaceted and risky process but also highlight the need for preventive strategies aimed at raising athletes’ awareness.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Fiziksel Aktivite ve Sağlık

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

30 Ekim 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

12 Ağustos 2026

Kabul Tarihi

28 Ekim 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 15 Sayı: 4

Kaynak Göster

APA
Tansever Çelik, B., Kandaz Gelen, N., & Gelen, E. (2026). The Prohibited Path of Change: Perceptions of Physical, Mental, and Performance-Related Changes Among Individuals Using Steroids. The Online Journal of Recreation and Sports, 15(4), 614-623. https://doi.org/10.22282/tojras.2016392
AMA
1.Tansever Çelik B, Kandaz Gelen N, Gelen E. The Prohibited Path of Change: Perceptions of Physical, Mental, and Performance-Related Changes Among Individuals Using Steroids. TOJRAS. 2026;15(4):614-623. doi:10.22282/tojras.2016392
Chicago
Tansever Çelik, Büşra, Nuran Kandaz Gelen, ve Ertuğrul Gelen. 2026. “The Prohibited Path of Change: Perceptions of Physical, Mental, and Performance-Related Changes Among Individuals Using Steroids”. The Online Journal of Recreation and Sports 15 (4): 614-23. https://doi.org/10.22282/tojras.2016392.
EndNote
Tansever Çelik B, Kandaz Gelen N, Gelen E (01 Ekim 2026) The Prohibited Path of Change: Perceptions of Physical, Mental, and Performance-Related Changes Among Individuals Using Steroids. The Online Journal of Recreation and Sports 15 4 614–623.
IEEE
[1]B. Tansever Çelik, N. Kandaz Gelen, ve E. Gelen, “The Prohibited Path of Change: Perceptions of Physical, Mental, and Performance-Related Changes Among Individuals Using Steroids”, TOJRAS, c. 15, sy 4, ss. 614–623, Eki. 2026, doi: 10.22282/tojras.2016392.
ISNAD
Tansever Çelik, Büşra - Kandaz Gelen, Nuran - Gelen, Ertuğrul. “The Prohibited Path of Change: Perceptions of Physical, Mental, and Performance-Related Changes Among Individuals Using Steroids”. The Online Journal of Recreation and Sports 15/4 (01 Ekim 2026): 614-623. https://doi.org/10.22282/tojras.2016392.
JAMA
1.Tansever Çelik B, Kandaz Gelen N, Gelen E. The Prohibited Path of Change: Perceptions of Physical, Mental, and Performance-Related Changes Among Individuals Using Steroids. TOJRAS. 2026;15:614–623.
MLA
Tansever Çelik, Büşra, vd. “The Prohibited Path of Change: Perceptions of Physical, Mental, and Performance-Related Changes Among Individuals Using Steroids”. The Online Journal of Recreation and Sports, c. 15, sy 4, Ekim 2026, ss. 614-23, doi:10.22282/tojras.2016392.
Vancouver
1.Büşra Tansever Çelik, Nuran Kandaz Gelen, Ertuğrul Gelen. The Prohibited Path of Change: Perceptions of Physical, Mental, and Performance-Related Changes Among Individuals Using Steroids. TOJRAS. 01 Ekim 2026;15(4):614-23. doi:10.22282/tojras.2016392