A Study on Life Balance of Wheelchair Basketball Players

Authors : Sultan Akel, Tunahan Çetin, Mustafa Talha Başaran, Ümit Uğurlu

Pages : 30-40

Doi:10.55142/jogser.1318700

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Publication Date : 2023-10-21

Article Type : Research

Abstract :Introduction: Participation in sports and recreational occupations has an important role in the well-being and life satisfaction of individuals. This study was planned in order to evaluate the life balance, which is closely related to the life satisfaction of athletes with physical disabilities. Material and method: The ages of the 12 participants participating in the study ranged from 19 to 47.Sociodemographic Data Form, Activity Wheel and Life Balance Inventory were used as assessment tools. Participants were evaluated their routine satisfaction. Descriptive data were analyzed and qualitative data were presented visually. Results: Participations have a very balanced lifestyle on the Health subscale, an unbalanced lifestyle in Identity, Relationships, and Difficulty/Interests. Individuals\' activity repertoire is not wide and they are not satisfied with their routines. Discussion: Supporting athletes in their routine planning and creating awareness of activity diversity will change their satisfaction with their lifestyles and support life balance.
Keywords : tekerlekli sandalye basketbolu, yaşam dengesi, ergoterapi