Quality of Life Gains for Special Athletes in the Turkish Athletics Championship: A Study on P arent Perspectives (2023)

• Hacı Karadağ ^[4] ; Özgür Karataş ^[1] ; Yahya Doğar ^[1] ; Mehmet Ilkim ^[1] ; Cumaali Yavuz ^[2] ; Talip Çelik ^[5] ; Emine Öztürk Karataş ^[6] ; Rafet Ünver ^[3] ; Döndü Uğurlu ^[3] ; Fatma Özoğlu ^[1] ; Mehmet Taşçi ^[4] ; Kerim Rüzgar ^[4] ; Ahmet Aydemir ^[7]
  1. [1] Inonu University

     Inonu University

     Turquía

     
  2. [2] Fırat University

     Fırat University

     Turquía

     
  3. [3] Kırıkkale University

     Kırıkkale University

     Turquía

     
  4. [4] Inönü University Institute of Health Sciences,
  5. [5] Inönü University,Malatya Vocational School,
  6. [6] Malatya Turgut Özal University Faculty of Health Sciences,
  7. [7] Kocaeli University Institute of Health Sciences,

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• Localización: Revista de psicología del deporte, ISSN-e 1988-5636, ISSN 1132-239X, Vol. 33, Nº 1, 2024, págs. 412-425
• Idioma: inglés
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  • This study examines the effects of sports involvement on the well-being of individuals with Down Syndrome who participated in the 2022 Turkish Athletics Championship, as reported by their parents. The championship was organised by the Turkish Special Athletes Sports Federation. Using a qualitative case study design, we thoroughly explore individual experiences, perceptions, and the current situation. Criterion sampling, a method of purposeful sampling, was employed to select participants. The participants were selected using purposive criterion sampling. Information on life changes for the athletes was gathered through semi-structured interviews, which were later transcribed and analysed using content analysis. Five main themes were identified: Physical Development, Social Development, Emotional Development, Psycho-Social Health, and Family Life Satisfaction. The focus was on highlighting the enhancements in family dynamics, shared experiences, and the overall well-being of the family. The study demonstrates that engagement in the championship had a significant impact on the athletes' overall well-being and family satisfaction, underscoring the importance of sports in their lives.