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The aim of this article is to examine the importance of adapted physical activities on problem behaviors of individuals with autism spectrum disorder within the scope of the relevant literature. An important sub-objective of the article is to provide scientific information about the definition of autism spectrum disorder, symptoms, prevalence rates, adapted physical activity and current intervention approaches for problem behaviour, with the aim of increasing awareness and knowledge about autism spectrum disorder. In this study, which was prepared in this traditional review study, the keywords "physical activity", "adapted physical activity", "autism spectrum disorder", "problem behavior" were searched in Pub Med, Web of Science, ResearchGate and Google Scholar databases and a comprehensive integrity on the subject was tried to be created. According to the NAC (2015) report, adapted physical activities, which are among the promising practices, create positive changes in the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorders, minimize the negative effects of problem behaviors and support social integration. Adapted physical activities are personalized physical activities to improve an individual's motor skills, social interactions and overall quality of life. In the planning and implementation of such activities, it is of great importance to customize programs by taking into account the individual needs, capacities and interests of individuals. In this context, based on the results of the research, it can be said that adapted physical activities are an effective method to reduce stereotypical behaviors, self-stimulating behaviors, self-harm and destructive behaviors, especially in the classroom. Considering that the number of individuals with autism spectrum disorder is increasing day by day and that stereotyped behaviors and self-injurious behaviors negatively affect the lives of individuals, the recommendations to be put forward based on the results of the research will give more importance to adapted physical activities along with all other methods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Nowadays, with digitalization, people's connection with digital devices is increasing. This may cause them to reduce the time they spend on physical activity. In this context, this research aimed to determine the relationship between smart-phone addiction levels and physical activity levels of sports science students. A total of 400 sports science students, 145 female and 255 male, participated in this research, which was conducted using the relational screening model, via an online survey method. As data collection tools; Personal Information Form, Smartphone Addiction Scale, and International Physical Activity Questionnaires (Short Form) were used. Independent samples t-test, Pearson correlation, and Regression analysis were used in the statistical analysis of the data obtained. When the research findings were examined, it was determined that there was a significant difference in smartphone addiction levels according to gender (p<0.05), while there was no significant difference in physical activity levels (p>0.05). Negative and low-significant relationships were detected between smartphone addiction and physical activity levels (p<0.05). Additionally, it was determined that physical activity levels negatively predicted smartphone addiction by 4% (p<0.05). As a result, it is thought that increasing physical activity levels will reduce the smartphone addiction of sports science students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Leisure time activities cover a period when individuals are free from obligations or connections for themselves and others and can freely use their time as they wish in activities they choose at their own will. Considering the importance of physical activity in leisure time activities, the aim of this study is to reveal the effect of leisure time participation of middle-aged individuals who engage in regular physical activity on health perception. The study group consists of 127 healthy individuals aged 50 and over (female n=64, male n=63, AgeMean=61.18±6.78). In the study where quantitative research methods were used, the "Leisure Time Participation Scale" and "Health Perception Scale" were used as data collection tools. To test the hypotheses created for the study, the preliminary assumptions of the analyses were provided, the reliability of the scales was tested, and multiple linear regression analysis was performed. According to the findings, the "recreational", "cognitive", "social" and "productive" activity variables explain approximately 20% of the total variance in health perception. According to the model, "cognitive activity" negatively and significantly affects "health perception", while "social activity" variable positively and significantly affects "health perception". It was found that "recreative and productive activity" variables do not have a significant effect on "health perception". In line with this result, it is suggested to focus on leisure activities that prioritize "recreational and productive activity" variables to create a positive effect on the health perception of middle-aged individuals who do regular physical activity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background/Aims: Foot problems are common in society and can frequently occur during daily life activities. This study aims to investigate common foot problems among healthy young adults and to determine the effects of these problems on physical activity, balance, and musculoskeletal pain. Methods: Demographic data were recorded. Physical activity levels were evaluated using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire short form (IPAQ). Musculoskeletal disorders were assessed using the Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ-E). The Foot Function Index (FFI) was utilized for foot function assessment. Balance was assessed using the Single Leg Standing Test. The navicular drop test was conducted for pes planus evaluation, and hallux valgus was assessed using the Manchester Scale and goniometric assessment. Results: Data from 480 participants were analyzed (hallux valgus: 81, pes planus: 204, control: 195). A comparison of balance, FFI, and IPAQ scores revealed that the balance time of participants with pes planus decreased significantly compared to the control group (p<0.05). Significant differences in body pain were found among the groups for the lower back, hip/thigh, and ankle areas (p<0.05). No significant differences were observed among other sub-parameters (p>0.05). In the lower back region, pain was reported by 29 individuals in the hallux valgus group, 163 in the pes planus group, and 13 in the control group (p<0.05). Conclusions: Foot deformities can negatively impact an individual's foot functionality and balance, leading to pain in various body regions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objective: This study revealed the relationship of alexithymia with physical activity, self-worth, and intuitive eating in women. Method: The study was completed with 573 women referred to a family health center in eastern Turkey between June 2021 and June 2022 and agreed to participate. SPSS 25 was used to analyze the data. Results: The total mean score of the Toronto Alexithymia Scale of the women in the study was 76.53±11.68, while their mean physical activity self-worth inventory was 82.74±9.63, and they mean the intuitive eating scale total score was 45.37±.8.22. A negative and significant correlation was found between the alexithymia levels of the women included in the study and intuitive eating. In contrast, a positive correlation was found between their alexithymia levels and physical activity self-worth. As a result of multiple linear regression analysis, it was found that the Intuitive Eating Scale and the Women’s Physical Activity Self-Worth Inventory had a moderately significant relationship with alexithymia (R=0.64, R2=0.41, p

Bu çalışma; düzenli olarak spor yapan ve spor yapmayan lise öğrencilerinin beden imge algıları ve sosyal medya kullanımlarının farklı değişkenler açısından incelenmesi amacıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Ergenlik döneminde ergenin fiziksel görüntüsü ve çevresi tarafından beğenilme arzusunun olması önemlidir, günümüzde sosyal medya platformlarının çok yaygın ve sıklıkla kullanımı ve ayrıca sosyal medya platformları üzerinden fiziksel görünüşün gençler arasında daha önemli bir hale gelmesi açısından çalışmanın önemli olduğu düşünülmektedir. Çalışmaya Anadolu, Meslek ve Spor liselerinde eğitim gören ve yaşları 14-18 arasında değişen 140 kız ve 130 erkek öğrenci olmak üzere toplamda 270 öğrenci katılmıştır. Öğrencilere yüz yüze anket formu uygulanmış olup kız ve erkek öğrencilerin beden imge algıları ve sosyal medya kullanım düzeyleri incelenmiştir. Sosyal medya kullanımı için ‘Sosyal Medya Bağımlılığı Ölçeği’’ ve beden algıları için ise ‘’Bedeni Beğenme Ölçeği’’ kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda kız öğrencilerin erkek öğrencilere kıyasla bedenlerini beğenme oranlarının daha yüksek olduğu, spor yapan bireylerin spor yapmayan bireylere göre sosyal medyayı kullanma düzeylerinin daha düşük olduğu, boyu diğer bireylere göre daha uzun olan ve daha zayıf bir beden kitle indeksine sahip bireylerin bedenlerini daha fazla beğendikleri, sosyal medya kullanım süresi uzadıkça sosyal medya kullanım oranlarının daha fazla arttığı, sosyal medyayı daha fazla kullanan bireylerin bedenlerini diğerlerine göre daha az beğendikleri tespit edilmiştir.

Objective: The primary aim of this study is to develop a prediabetes mobile application (PREDIABE-TR) designed in Turkish containing information and advice for individuals at risk of developing diabetes; the secondary aim is to determine whether the use of this application can make a difference in the participants' eating according to the Mediterranean diet plan, or in their physical activity and other diabetes-related metabolic parameters. Methods: The adults in the experimental group will be using the PREDIABE-TR mobile application for a period of 6 months. The application consists of a pedometer, a diet diary, and sections on diabetes risk, an instructor and a body mass index calculator. Individuals can use the mobile app to contact a public health nurse or academic on a 24/7 basis. Public health nursing can thus perform a consulting role within this framework. Over the same period, the control group will use the Turkish Nutrition Guide and the Diabetes Checklists mobile application distributed by the Turkish Ministry of Health. At the end of the six-month period, a review will be made of the diabetes metabolic data, physical activity levels and the Mediterranean diet eating behaviors. Results: The benefits of interventions to promote a healthy lifestyle are evident in terms of preventing a transition from prediabetes to diabetes and maintaining present status. Conclusion: This study describes the effect of the use of a mobile application by individuals with prediabetes on metabolic parameters. If reductions can be achieved in metabolic parameters (such as HbA1c), it can be concluded that the mobile app is effective. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objective: The study aims to evaluate the relationship between psychological resilience, physical activity, and disaster response self-efficacy levels among nursing students. Material and Methods: The study was conducted on 152 students enrolled in the 3rd and 4th years of the Nursing Department undergraduate program. The data collection instruments included an individual characteristics data form, the Brief Resilience Scale, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF), and the Disaster Response Self-Efficacy Scale (DRSES). Results: Of the participants, 73.0 % were female and 27.0% were male. The participants' mean age was 22.46±3.901 years (range: 21-26 years). The total physical activity score of the participants was 2224.74±2560.249 MET-min/week, with mean scores of 17.38±4.96 for the Brief Resilience Scale and 57.73±13.87 for the Disaster Response Self-Efficacy Scale. Statistically significant and positive correlations were found between psychological resilience and physical activity level (r=0.203, p<0.05), as well as between psychological resilience and disaster response self-efficacy (r=0.196, p<0.05). Conclusion: Adequate preparation should be made at the national and local levels to improve the disaster response self-efficacy, psychological resilience, and physical activity of nurses and nursing students in dealing with disasters. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the levels of physical activity in medical faculty students and identify factors associated with their physical activity levels. Material and Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 171 medical students in the Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine between November 2022 and February 2023. The questionnaires were administered via an online form. The questionnaire consisted of a global physical activity questionnaire and questions about personal characteristics such as sex, weight and height. Result: The prevalence of a sedentary lifestyle was 12.9%. A significant difference in weekly metabolic equivalent of task (MET) scores was found between the sexes (p=0.02), with males being more active than females. Travel was the most prevalent subdomain among medical students. There was a significant difference between sex groups in the vigorous recreation subdomain (p<0.001), with males being more active. There was no statistically significant difference between the grades in terms of weekly MET scores. A significant correlation was found between body mass index and the vigorous recreation subdomain. (r=0.184, p=0.016). Conclusion: The prevalence of a sedentary lifestyle was 12.9%, and males had significantly greater MET scores than females. In addition, males were found to have higher MET scores for vigorous recreation than females. Besides, the physical activity attitudes of physicians influence the effectiveness of lifestyle recommendations to patients. In this respect, this study will provide valuable information for improving the general health and well-being of medical students, promoting physical activity and eliminating differences between sex groups. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This study was conducted to examine the impact of cognitive-behavioral physical activity levels on enjoyment of physical activities among associate degree students. The study involved students enrolled in the Health Services Vocational School of a state university in the Aegean region. Participants were provided with digital survey forms, and 414 survey forms were evaluated. The first section of the study consisted of a personal information form, the second section included the "Cognitive Behavioral Physical Activity Scale (CBPAS)," adapted into Turkish by Eskiler et al. (2016) from the scale developed by Schembre et al. (2015), and the third section utilized the "Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale" adapted into Turkish by Özkurt et al. (2022) from the scale developed by Mullen et al. (2011). Significant differences were found between participants' gender, income status, and place of residence variables and their cognitive-behavioral physical activity levels. Furthermore, statistically significant differences were observed in the outcome expectation dimension and total score of cognitive-behavioral physical activity based on the place of residence variable. Significant differences were also noted between the enjoyment levels of physical activity and the place of residence. Additionally, statistically significant differences were detected in all variables between regular sports participation status and cognitive-behavioral physical activity levels, as well as enjoyment levels of physical activity. In conclusion, it was determined that participants' cognitive-behavioral physical activity levels had a significant and positive effect on their enjoyment levels of physical activities.

In the study, we aimed to evaluate the Turkish adaptation of the leisure motivation scale (LMS-A) for adolescents participating in recreational physical activities. We collected data from 331 people determined by the convenience sampling method, and conducted its Turkish adaptation with three different test phases after we performed Turkish language co-validation of the scale. Firstly, we determined the univariate and multivariate normality levels of the data. In the second stage we used confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to assess the contextuality of the scale and in the third stage we utilized two types of construct validity, convergent and discriminant to evaluate the validity of the scale. The results revealed that the original structure of the scale fits well in the correlated factors model and best fit the data collected from the Turkish population. These results suggest that the leisure motivation scale could be a valid and reliable measurement tool for adolescents participating in recreational physical activities in Türkiye.

Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between leisure time and physical activity constraints and healthy lifestyle behaviors among university students and to determine possible differences according to sociodemographic and physical characteristics. Materials and Methods: The participants were reached using the purposeful sampling method, which is an improbable sampling method, and students from a public university located in a province in Southeastern Anatolia were accepted as the target group. The study population consisted of students who received health education at the level of associate degree (n=380). The questionnaire created by the researchers comprises three parts. The first part of the form consisted of descriptive questions that query the sociodemographic characteristics, the second part consisted of the Scale of Leisure Time Physical Activity Constraints, and the third part consisted of the Healthy Life Style Behavior Scale-II form. Results: In the present study, sociodemographic characteristics of the participants, such as gender, persons sharing living quarters, transportation preferences, and regular exercise, were effective in reducing leisure physical activity constraints, and the department they studied at the university, gender, and regular exercise were effective in reducing healthy lifestyle behaviors, as well. In addition, as a result of the present study, it was determined that leisure time and physical activity constraints have a negative effect on healthy lifestyle behaviors. Conclusion: Interventions to reduce physical activity constraints may also have a positive effect on a healthy lifestyle. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The multidisciplinary field of gerokinesiology studies how physical exercise affects aging on a biological, psychological, and social level. Understanding the effects of aging on human physiology and creating plans to improve people's quality of life are the main goals of this area. The musculoskeletal system experiences the most notable alterations as people age. Reduced bone mineral density (osteopenia and osteoporosis), decreased muscle mass (sarcopenia), and decreased connective tissue flexibility are important markers of the physical impacts of aging. Mobility and the capacity to live independently may be negatively impacted by these changes. This article offers a thorough analysis of how aging affects the musculoskeletal system, the molecular processes that underlie these changes, and the significance of consistent exercise in the adaptation processes. By maintaining muscular strength and flexibility, physical exercise can help halt the course of diseases like osteoporosis and sarcopenia. Additionally, by fortifying bones and connective tissues, it can reduce the likelihood of falls and accidents. In addition to its medical impacts, exercise is considered an essential strategy for promoting older individuals' psychological and social well-being. According to the body of scientific research, regular exercise has the ability to improve quality of life, preserve functional independence, and slow down the aging process. These assessments highlight the value of gerokinesiology as a framework for encouraging and enforcing physical exercise among senior citizens. As a result, the article also provides suggestions for leading a healthy life as one ages. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Copyright of Journal of Sports Sciences Research / Spor Bilimleri Araştırmaları Dergisi is the property of Journal of Sport Sciences Researches / Spor Bilimleri Arastirmalari Dergisi and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Aim and Scope: Increasing physical activity level is important for public health. This study aims to investigate the relationship between regular physical activity level, body composition and perceived health levels of university students. Methods: Participants of this study were consisted of 331 university students including 158 females and 173 males. The mean ages were 21.85 years for females and 22.94 years for males, respectively. The Exercise Behavior Stages of Change Questionnaire was used to determine the physical activity level. Mann Whitney U test was used to compare two genders while Spearman rank order correlation was performed to test the relationship among variables. Findings: Results of our study showed that there are significant differences between males and females in all variables except age and exercise behavior stages. While the exercise behavior stages and perceived health level of those who exercise in females are significantly different from those of sedentary, height and exercise behavior level in males are more statistically significant in favor of those who exercise. While the health level in females is positively related to the age variable and negatively related to the BMI, there was no significant difference between the health and exercise level and other variables in males. Conclusion: As a result, it can be concluded that male and female university students do not engage in regular physical activity at a level that will affect their perceived health levels.

The aim of this study is to compare the effects of combined exercise and calf muscle exercise training on physical activity, fatigue and quality of life in patients with chronic venous insufficiency. 60 individuals with chronic venous insufficiency, aged between 30-60, were randomly divided into two groups: combined exercise and calf muscle exercise groups. While pumping exercises were given to all individuals participating in the study, breathing exercises, hamstring stretching exercises and self-massage training were given in addition to the combined exercise group. The exercises were planned as a home exercise program to last 6 weeks. SF-36 Short Form, Freiburg Quality of Life Assessment Questionnaire Short Form, Visual analogue scale, Fatigue Severity Scale and International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form evaluation scales were applied to all participants before and after treatment. At the end of the six-week exercise program, the difference between physical activity and disease-specific quality of life scale scores in both groups was statistically significant compared to before and after treatment (p<0.05); No significant difference was found between fatigue severity scale scores and VAS values (p>0.05). Adding breathing exercises and self-massage to the exercise program prescription in patients with Chronic Venous Insufficiency may increase the effectiveness of the treatment. Longer-term studies are needed to ensure that the effects of these methods are permanent in the long term. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study was planned and conducted to determine the relationship between dietary habits and constipation status of adults. The data of the study were obtained via an online questionnaire. The presence of less than three defecations per week was considered as constipation (+). The questionnaire form used to collect the study data included socio-demographic characteristics, eating habits, consumption status of food groups according to the International Physical Activity Form (Short Version) and national dietary guide recommendations. The study was conducted with 330 participants. The prevalence of constipation was determined as 28.8% among the participants in the study. Among those with constipation (+), 55.8% reported consuming two main meals per day and 50.5% reported skipping meals. The weekly walking activity of participants with constipation (+) was statistically lower than those with constipation (-) (p<0.05). According to the multivariate regression result, significant positive effects of dairy products and bread, cereal and legume groups were found on constipation status. As a result, constipation is closely associated with dietary habits and food groups. In particular, the consumption of dairy products and bread, cereals and legume groups in recommended amounts can reduce the risk of constipation and/or utilized in its treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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