Examining the Relationship Between Physical Activity Levels and Family Quality of Life of Children with Down Syndrome

Uğur Aydemir; Zeynel Abidin Şenlik; Mehmet Demir; Ufuk Töman; Erkan Yarımkaya

Article Details

Examining the Relationship Between Physical Activity Levels and Family Quality of Life of Children with Down Syndrome

Authors:

Uğur Aydemir | Zeynel Abidin Şenlik | Mehmet Demir | Ufuk Töman | Erkan Yarımkaya

Publisher:

Manisa Celal Bayar University

Main Topics:

Engelliler için Beden Eğitimi | Spor ve Fiziksel Aktivite

Journal:

CBÜ Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.20 Issue 2, pp.280-293

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001348860

pISSN:

2149-1046

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Abstract:

 The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between the physical activity levels of children with down syndrome and their family quality of life. The research was designed in the relational screening model, one of the quantitative research methods. 60 parents mother: 44, father: 16 who reside in Adıyaman and have children with down syndrome participated in the research. Leisure Time Exercise Survey and Beach Center Family Quality of Life Scale were used as data collection tools in the research. Simple linear regression analysis was used in the analysis of the data. The research results showed that the physical activity level of children with down syndrome was a significant predictor of the overall family quality of life and the sub-dimensions of family life quality: parenting, emotional competence, physicalfinancialmaterial adequacy and disability-related support. On the other hand, it was determined that there was no predictive relationship between the physical activity level of children with down syndrome and family interaction, which is the sub-dimension of family quality of life. In the context of these results, it is recommended to organize physical activities with the participation of other members of the family in order to improve the family life quality of children with down syndrome and family interaction, which is an important component of family life quality.

 The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between the physical activity levels of children with down syndrome and their family quality of life. The research was designed in the relational screening model, one of the quantitative research methods. 60 parents mother: 44, father: 16 who reside in Adıyaman and have children with down syndrome participated in the research. Leisure Time Exercise Survey and Beach Center Family Quality of Life Scale were used as data collection tools in the research. Simple linear regression analysis was used in the analysis of the data. The research results showed that the physical activity level of children with down syndrome was a significant predictor of the overall family quality of life and the sub-dimensions of family life quality: parenting, emotional competence, physicalfinancialmaterial adequacy and disability-related support. On the other hand, it was determined that there was no predictive relationship between the physical activity level of children with down syndrome and family interaction, which is the sub-dimension of family quality of life. In the context of these results, it is recommended to organize physical activities with the participation of other members of the family in order to improve the family life quality of children with down syndrome and family interaction, which is an important component of family life quality.

 The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between the physical activity levels of children with down syndrome and their family quality of life. The research was designed in the relational screening model, one of the quantitative research methods. 60 parents mother: 44, father: 16 who reside in Adıyaman and have children with down syndrome participated in the research. Leisure Time Exercise Survey and Beach Center Family Quality of Life Scale were used as data collection tools in the research. Simple linear regression analysis was used in the analysis of the data. The research results showed that the physical activity level of children with down syndrome was a significant predictor of the overall family quality of life and the sub-dimensions of family life quality: parenting, emotional competence, physicalfinancialmaterial adequacy and disability-related support. On the other hand, it was determined that there was no predictive relationship between the physical activity level of children with down syndrome and family interaction, which is the sub-dimension of family quality of life. In the context of these results, it is recommended to organize physical activities with the participation of other members of the family in order to improve the family life quality of children with down syndrome and family interaction, which is an important component of family life quality.

 Bu araştırmanın amacı, down sendromu olan çocukların fiziksel aktivite düzeyleri ile aile yaşam kaliteleri arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesidir. Araştırma, nicel araştırma yöntemlerinden ilişkisel tarama modelinde tasarlanmıştır. Araştırmaya Adıyaman ilinde ikamet eden ve down sendromu olan çocuğa sahip 60 ebeveyn anne: 44, baba: 16 katılmıştır. Araştırmada veri toplama aracı olarak Serbest Zaman Egzersiz Anketi ve Beach Center Aile Yaşam Kalitesi Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde basit doğrusal regresyon analizinden yararlanılmıştır. Araştırma sonuçları, down sendromu olan çocukların fiziksel aktivite düzeyinin aile yaşam kalitesi geneli ile aile yaşam kalitesi alt boyutları olan ebeveynlik, duygusal yeterlik, fizikselfinansalmateryal yeterliği ve yetersizliğe ilişkin desteğin anlamlı bir yordayıcısı olduğunu göstermiştir. Buna karşın, down sendromu olan çocukların fiziksel aktivite düzeyi ile aile yaşam kalitesi alt boyutu olan aile etkileşimi arasında yordayıcı bir ilişki olmadığı belirlenmiştir. Bu sonuçlar bağlamında, down sendromu olan çocukların aile yaşam kalitelerini ve aile yaşam kalitelerinin önemli bir bileşeni olan aile etkileşimini geliştirmek için ailenin diğer üyelerinin de katılımının sağlandığı fiziksel aktivitelerin düzenlenmesi önerilmektedir.

Article Details

Examining the Relationship Between Physical Activity Levels and Family Quality of Life of Children with Down Syndrome

Authors:

Uğur Aydemir | Zeynel Abidin Şenlik | Mehmet Demir | Ufuk Töman | Erkan Yarımkaya

Publisher:

Manisa Celal Bayar University

Main Topics:

Engelliler için Beden Eğitimi | Spor ve Fiziksel Aktivite

Journal:

CBÜ Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.20 Issue 2, pp.280-293

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001348860

pISSN:

2149-1046

Down syndrome

Family quality of life

Physical activityDown sendromu

Aile yaşam kalitesi

Fiziksel aktivite

Issues

Article Details

Examining the Relationship Between Physical Activity Levels and Family Quality of Life of Children with Down Syndrome

Authors: Uğur Aydemir | Zeynel Abidin Şenlik | Mehmet Demir | Ufuk Töman | Erkan Yarımkaya

Publisher: Manisa Celal Bayar University

Main Topics: Engelliler için Beden Eğitimi | Spor ve Fiziksel Aktivite

Journal: CBÜ Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.20 Issue 2, pp.280-293

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 7/2025

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001348860

pISSN: 2149-1046

Down syndrome

Family quality of life

Physical activityDown sendromu

Aile yaşam kalitesi

Fiziksel aktivite

Issues

Authors:

Uğur Aydemir | Zeynel Abidin Şenlik | Mehmet Demir | Ufuk Töman | Erkan Yarımkaya

Publisher:

Manisa Celal Bayar University

Main Topics:

Engelliler için Beden Eğitimi | Spor ve Fiziksel Aktivite

Journal:

CBÜ Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.20 Issue 2, pp.280-293

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001348860

pISSN:

2149-1046