Comparison of Self-Esteem in Visually Impaired Adults who Participate in Sport and those who do not: A Cross-Sectional Study

Ayça Aracı; Şehmus Aslan; Elif Gür Kabul; Ummuhan Baş Aslan; Bilge Başakçı Çalık

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Comparison of Self-Esteem in Visually Impaired Adults who Participate in Sport and those who do not: A Cross-Sectional Study

Authors:

Ayça Aracı | Şehmus Aslan | Elif Gür Kabul | Ummuhan Baş Aslan | Bilge Başakçı Çalık

Publisher:

Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat Üniversitesi

Main Topics:

Klinik Tıp Bilimleri (Diğer)

Journal:

Acta Medica Alanya Vol.8 Issue 1, pp.62-67

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001316683

pISSN:

2587-0319

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Abstract:

 Aim: Self-esteem is an important psychological concept for mental health. The aim of our study was to compare the levels of self-esteem between visually impaired adults who participate in sports and those who do not. Method: A total of 85 visually impaired adults were included in the study, including 42 who participate in sports and 43 who do not. A personal information form and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale were used for data collection. Results: The mean age of the visually impaired adults who participate in sports was 20.863.0 years, while it was 20.882.92 years for those who do not participate in sports. Among the visually impaired adults who participate in sports, 22 were female and 20 were male, while among those who do not participate in sports, 26 were female and 17 were male. The analysis revealed that the self-esteem of visually impaired adults who participate in sports was statistically significantly higher than that of those who do not participate in sports p0.001. It was also observed that the self-esteem of both female and male visually impaired adults who participate in sports was statistically significantly higher than their counterparts who do not participate in sports female p0.001, male p0.020. Conclusion: It was concluded that participation in sports increases self-esteem in visually impaired adults regardless of gender. In this context, it should be emphasized that participation in sports should be expanded among visually impaired individuals.

 Aim: Self-esteem is an important psychological concept for mental health. The aim of our study was to compare the levels of self-esteem between visually impaired adults who participate in sports and those who do not. Method: A total of 85 visually impaired adults were included in the study, including 42 who participate in sports and 43 who do not. A personal information form and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale were used for data collection. Results: The mean age of the visually impaired adults who participate in sports was 20.863.0 years, while it was 20.882.92 years for those who do not participate in sports. Among the visually impaired adults who participate in sports, 22 were female and 20 were male, while among those who do not participate in sports, 26 were female and 17 were male. The analysis revealed that the self-esteem of visually impaired adults who participate in sports was statistically significantly higher than that of those who do not participate in sports p0.001. It was also observed that the self-esteem of both female and male visually impaired adults who participate in sports was statistically significantly higher than their counterparts who do not participate in sports female p0.001, male p0.020. Conclusion: It was concluded that participation in sports increases self-esteem in visually impaired adults regardless of gender. In this context, it should be emphasized that participation in sports should be expanded among visually impaired individuals.

 Aim: Self-esteem is an important psychological concept for mental health. The aim of our study was to compare the levels of self-esteem between visually impaired adults who participate in sports and those who do not. Method: A total of 85 visually impaired adults were included in the study, including 42 who participate in sports and 43 who do not. A personal information form and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale were used for data collection. Results: The mean age of the visually impaired adults who participate in sports was 20.863.0 years, while it was 20.882.92 years for those who do not participate in sports. Among the visually impaired adults who participate in sports, 22 were female and 20 were male, while among those who do not participate in sports, 26 were female and 17 were male. The analysis revealed that the self-esteem of visually impaired adults who participate in sports was statistically significantly higher than that of those who do not participate in sports p0.001. It was also observed that the self-esteem of both female and male visually impaired adults who participate in sports was statistically significantly higher than their counterparts who do not participate in sports female p0.001, male p0.020. Conclusion: It was concluded that participation in sports increases self-esteem in visually impaired adults regardless of gender. In this context, it should be emphasized that participation in sports should be expanded among visually impaired individuals.

 Amaç: Benlik saygısı ruhsal sağlık için önemli bir psikolojik kavramdır. Çalışmamızın amacı, spor yapan ve yapmayan görme engelli bireylerin benlik saygısı düzeylerini karşılaştırmaktır. Yöntem: Çalışmaya spor yapan 42 ve spor yapmayan 43 olmak üzere toplam 85 görme engelli çalışmaya dahil edildi. Araştırmada bireyler için düzenlenmiş kişisel bilgi formu ve Rosenberg Benlik Saygı Ölçeği kullanıldı. Bulgu: Spor yapan görme engelli erişkinlerin yaş ortalaması 20.863.0 yıl iken, spor yapmayanların 20.882.92 yıl idi. Spor yapan görme engelli erişkinlerin 22si kadın, 20si erkek iken; spor yapmayanların 26sı kadın, 17si erkek idi. Yapılan analiz sonucunda, spor yapan görme engelli erişkinlerin benlik saygılarının yapmayanlara göre istatistiksel açıdan anlamlı düzeyde daha yüksek olduğu p;0.001 görüldü. Spor yapan hem kadın hem de erkek erişkin görme engelli bireylerin benlik saygılarının spor yapmayan kendi hemcinslerine göre istatistiksel açıdan anlamlı düzeyde daha yüksek olduğu kadın p;0.001, erkek p;0.020 görüldü. Sonuç: Spor yapmanın cinsiyetten bağımsız olarak görme engelli erişkinlerde benlik saygısını arttırdığı sonucuna varıldı. Bu bağlamda, görme engelli bireylerde spora katılımın yaygınlaştırılması gerektiği vurgulanmalıdır.

Article Details

Comparison of Self-Esteem in Visually Impaired Adults who Participate in Sport and those who do not: A Cross-Sectional Study

Authors:

Ayça Aracı | Şehmus Aslan | Elif Gür Kabul | Ummuhan Baş Aslan | Bilge Başakçı Çalık

Publisher:

Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat Üniversitesi

Main Topics:

Klinik Tıp Bilimleri (Diğer)

Journal:

Acta Medica Alanya Vol.8 Issue 1, pp.62-67

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001316683

pISSN:

2587-0319

visual disability

self-esteem

psychological well-being

sports participation

adultGörme engeli

benlik saygısı

psikolojik iyi oluş

spor katılımı

yetişkin

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Authors: Ayça Aracı | Şehmus Aslan | Elif Gür Kabul | Ummuhan Baş Aslan | Bilge Başakçı Çalık

Publisher: Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat Üniversitesi

Main Topics: Klinik Tıp Bilimleri (Diğer)

Journal: Acta Medica Alanya Vol.8 Issue 1, pp.62-67

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 4/2024

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001316683

pISSN: 2587-0319

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Authors:

Ayça Aracı | Şehmus Aslan | Elif Gür Kabul | Ummuhan Baş Aslan | Bilge Başakçı Çalık

Publisher:

Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat Üniversitesi

Main Topics:

Klinik Tıp Bilimleri (Diğer)

Journal:

Acta Medica Alanya Vol.8 Issue 1, pp.62-67

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001316683

pISSN:

2587-0319