THE DETERMINATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERSONAL PROPERTIES AND BODY APPRECIATION OF PHYSICALLY DISABLED ATHLETES

The aim of this study is to find out the relationship between the physically disabled athletes’ body persecution and personality traits. The sample of the study comprised a total 40 voluntarily participating athletes. Eysenck Personality Survey short form, of which validity and reliability have been done by Karancı and his friends in 2007, and Body Admiration Scale, of which validity and reliability have been done by Anlı and his friends in 2007, has been used as data collection tool. SPSS 20 Packet Programme has been used for analyzing the collected data. “Kolmogorov-Smirnov” single sample test has been applied to learn whether the data have a normal distribution or not. “Anova-Homogeneity of Variance” Test has been applied to detect the data homogeneity and it has been found out that data have normal and homogeneous distribution. Descriptive Statistic, Pearson Correlation Analysis and Regression analysis have been applied for analyzing the data. At the end of the Statistical Analysis, It has been found out that there is a negative direction relationship between body admiration score and neuroticism and the psychoticism scores.  Article visualizations

INVESTIGATION OF ASSERTIVENESS OF YOUNG WRESTLERS IN TERMS OF SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHICAL PERSPECTIVE

The purpose of the present study is to determine assertiveness levels of young wrestlers in Ankara City in terms of socio demographical perspective. In this research, the Rathus Assertiveness Schedule was harnessed for data collection purpose. The research sampling is composed of 81 wrestlers from Ankara Şeker, MTA and Tedaş Sport Clubs. Whereas collected data was analyzed by the SPSS 20 software; normal distribution status of these data was examined through the “Kolmogorov-Smirnov” test; their homogeneity was examined through ''Anova-Homogeneity of Variance” test. As a result, it was determined that collected data was homogeny and normally distributed. In analysis of data, descriptive statistic and one-way Anova variance analysis for determining the difference among the two or more variables were applied. Finally, it was found that assertiveness score of sportsmen with 4-5 years of sport experience was greater than the sportsmen in other groups; assertiveness score of 17 years-old wrestlers was greater than the ones from other age groups.  Article visualizations

THE DETERMINATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE ATHLETES’ PERSONALITY TRAITS AND THEIR POSITIVE THINKING LEVEL

The aim of this study is to introduce the determination of the relationship between the athletes’ personality traits and their positive thinking level. The study involved in total 175 athletes, who have participated to the study voluntarily. The Eysenck Personality Survey (Shortened Version) (EKA- GGK) was used. Reliability and validity studies have been made by Karancı and his colleagues and Positive Thinking Scale, of which validity, reliability has been done by Akın, and his friends in 2015 have been used as data collection tool in this study. SPSS 20 Packet Programme has been used for analyzing the collected data. “Kolmogorov-Smirnov” single sample test has been applied to learn whether the data have a normal distribution or not. “Anova-Homogeneity of Variance” Test has been applied to detect the data homogeneity and it has been found out that data have normal and homogeneous distribution. Descriptive Statistic and Persoan Correlation Analysis have been applied for analyzing the data. At the end of the descriptive statistics found that the athletes’ positive thinking score ((16,5569±5,18757), the extroverted personality score (3,2733 ± 1,41454), the neurotic personality score (3,1637 ± 1,75133) and the psychotic personality score, 4588 ± 1.34607). At the end of the correlation analysis, it has been detected that there is a positive way correlation between extroverted and positive thinking.  Article visualizations

THE DETERMINATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE LEVELS OF SPORTSPERSONSHIP AND NARCISSISM OF ATHLETES

This study aims to reveal the relationship between the levels of sportspersonship and narcissism of athletes. The sample of the study was selected by 33 football players, 36 volleyball players, 40 handball players and 30 basketball players who already ranked among the top three athletes in Turkish Championships. Narcissistic Personality Inventory and Multidimensional Sportspersonship Orientation Scale were used as a collection tool in the study. Portable IBM SPSS Statistics v20 software package was also used to analyze the data. The descriptive analysis was used in the analysis of the data, a correlation analysis was used to determine the severity and direction of the relationship between variables and regression analysis was used to reveal cause-effect relationship between the variables. As a result of the correlation analysis carried out, it was determined that there is a statistically significant negative relationship between an athlete’s narcissism score, and respect for opponents and respect for social convention.  Article visualizations

THE DETERMINATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SPORTS AGE AND THE LEVELS OF NARCISSISM LEVELS OF FEMALE ATHLETES

The aim of this study is to reveal the dimensions of interaction between female athletes’ sports age and their narcissism levels. The narcissism levels of students who voluntarily agreed to participate in the study have been measured through 16-question Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI-16) which has been coordinated by Daniel R. Ames, Paul Rose and Cameron P. Anderson in 2005. The validity and the reliability of the Inventory have been done by Salim Atay in 2009. For analyses of the data, Portable IBM SPSS Statistics v20 software package was used. The descriptive analysis, correlation and regression analysis were used in data analysis. At the end of the study, it was observed that there is a relationship between sports age and narcissism scores of athletes in sample group

Osmanlı İmparatorluğu’nun Son Dönemlerinde Misyonerlik ve Spor

Osmanlı İmparatorluğu’nun son döneminde misyonerlik faaliyetlerinin büyük bir bölümü Amerikan Board ve Genç Hristiyan Birliği Örgütü tarafından yapılmaktaydı. Yapılan bu çalışmanın amacı, Osmanlı İmparatorluğunun son döneminde misyonerlik faaliyetleri ve spor arasındaki ilişkiyi ortaya koymaktır. Yapılan bu çalışmada, tarama yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda, farklı kütüphanelerden ve elektronik ortamda konuyla ilgili Türkçe ve İngilizce olarak yazılmış; dergi, kitap ve tezlere ulaşılmış, konuyla ilişkisi olanlar seçilerek çalışmada kullanılmıştır. Çalışmanın sonunda, Osmanlı topraklarında faaliyet gösteren Amerikan Board ve Genç Hristiyan birliği örgütleri misyonerlik faaliyetleri için sporu bir araç olarak gördüğü, spor sayesinde birçok Müslümanın ilgisini çektiği ve birçok Müslümana Protestanlığı benimsettiği anlaşılmıştır

Güreşçilerin saldırganlık düzeylerinin sosyo-demografik acıdan incelenmesi (Ankara örneği)

 The aim of the study is to survey the level of aggression of young male wrestlers according to socio-demographic features. For this aim Aggression Scale, created by Tuzgöl(1998), used. The obtained data has been resolved by using spss package program 15 and seen that the data is non parametric. Statistical analysis methods Kruskal-Wallis H Test, Mann-Whitney U Test and Spearman Test have been used. As a result, no significant difference has been emerged (p>0,05) between the variables (age, sports experiment, the highest degree) and aggression level, and among the variables. Also according to Spearman Test, used to survey the effects of variables on the level of aggression, no significant difference has been emerged (p>0,05). Bu çalışmanın amacı, genç erkek güreşçilerin saldırganlık düzeylerinin sosyo-demografik özelliklere göre incelenmesidir. Araştırmada veri toplamak için gençlerde genel saldırganlık düzeyini ortaya koyan Tuzgöl (1998) tarafından geliştirilen, “Saldırganlık Ölçeği” kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen veriler spss 15 paket programında çözümlenmiş ve verilerin parametrik bir yapıya sahip olmadığı tespit edilmiştir. İstatistiksel analiz yöntemi olarak Kruskal-Wallis H testi, Mann-Whitney-U testi ve spearman testleri uygulanmıştır. Analiz bölümünde yaş, spor yaşı ve en yüksek derece değişkenlerine göre güreşçilerin saldırganlık düzeyleri değerlendirilmiştir. Bu değişkenlerin saldırganlık düzeylerinin karşılaştırılmasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı düzeyde farklılık saptanamamıştır (p>0.05). Değişkenlerin saldırganlık üzerindeki etkisini belirlemek için yapılan spearman analizinde de istatistiksel olarak anlamlı düzeyde farklılık saptanamamıştır (p>0.05)

THE COMPARISON OF NARCISSISM SCORES OF FEMALE ATHLETES IN DIFFERENT BRANCHES

This study aims to compare narcissism levels of female athletes in different branches. The narcissism levels of students who voluntarily agreed to participate in the study have been measured through 16-question Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI-16) which has been coordinated by Daniel R. Ames, Paul Rose and Cameron P. Anderson in 2005. The validity and the reliability of the Inventory have been done by Salim ATAY in 2009. For analyses of the data, Portable IBM SPSS Statistics v20 software package was used. The descriptive analysis, one-way Anova analysis which was used to determine the difference between two variances and Tukey’s test were also used in data analysis. At the end of the study, it was observed that the narcissism score of bodybuilding athletes is higher than other athletes in the scope of the study

Dissociative Identity Disorder Scan in National Wrestlers and Comparison According to Several Variables

Aims: The purpose of this study was to scan dissociative identity disorders in wrestlers who represented their nations in International tournaments. Material and methods: Dissociative Experiences Scale-DES was used as a data collection tool. Relational and Causative comparison models in quantitative research methods were also used in our research. Study group consisted of 14 male wrestlers competed in International tournaments. As sample number did not meet parametrical norms, non-parametric tests were taken place. Desctiptive statistics, Mann-Whitney U test, One-Way variance analysis and Spearmen Correlation analysis were used for statistical analysis. Results: As a result of statistical analysis, dissociative scores of wrestlers in study group were determined to be above 30. When this results was evaluated according to Dissociative Experiences Scale, it can be suggested that there might be dissociative disorders in wrestlers inside study group. Conclusions: Consequently, as a result of statistical analysis, Wrestlers were determined to have 30 and above dissociative scores. And when this is examined according to Dissociative Experience Scale; It indicated that there is a Dissociative disorder in wrestlers. &nbsp

Missionary Work and Sports in The Last Period of The Ottoman Empire

Osmanlı İmparatorluğu’nun son döneminde misyonerlik faaliyetlerinin büyük bir bölümü Amerikan Board ve Genç Hristiyan Birliği Örgütü tarafından yapılmaktaydı. Yapılan bu çalışmanın amacı, Osmanlı İmparatorluğunun son döneminde misyonerlik faaliyetleri ve spor arasındaki ilişkiyi ortaya koymaktır. Yapılan bu çalışmada, tarama yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda, farklı kütüphanelerden ve elektronik ortamda konuyla ilgili Türkçe ve İngilizce olarak yazılmış; dergi, kitap ve tezlere ulaşılmış, konuyla ilişkisi olanlar seçilerek çalışmada kullanılmıştır. Çalışmanın sonunda, Osmanlı topraklarında faaliyet gösteren Amerikan Board ve Genç Hristiyan birliği örgütleri misyonerlik faaliyetleri için sporu bir araç olarak gördüğü, spor sayesinde birçok Müslümanın ilgisini çektiği ve birçok Müslümana Protestanlığı benimsettiği anlaşılmıştır.In the last period of the Ottoman Empire, most of the missionary activities were carried out by two organizations, namely the American Board and the Young Men’s Christian Association. The present study aims to reveal the relationship between missionary activities and sports in the last period of the Ottoman Empire. As part of the research, a great deal of literature items were scanned. Thus, through browsing relevant journals, books and thesis found in various libraries and electronic media the most relevant works were selected and used in the study. It is concluded from the study that both organizations in question exploited sports for missionary activities in the Ottoman territories. It is also understood that the both attracted the attention of Muslims by means of sports and then protestantised many of them