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PARENTAL AWARENESS OF CHILD ABUSE IN SPORT: “HOW AWARE ARE WE?”

SPORDA ÇOCUK İSTİSMARI EBEVEYN FARKINDALIĞI: “NE KADAR FARKINDAYIZ?”

Aylin Uğurlu(Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi Spor Bilimleri Fakültesi)0000-0002-5148-7061
İlayda Esin Yüzer(AYDIN ADNAN MENDERES ÜNİVERSİTESİ, SOSYAL BİLİMLER ENSTİTÜSÜ)0000-0001-7987-7312
Pages
495–509
Publication Date
2026-06-30
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The findings revealed that mothers had significantly higher overall awareness scores compared to fathers (p<.05).

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Objective & Hypothesis:The aim of this study was to examine parents’ awareness of child abuse in sport.
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Key Findings & Data:The study group consisted of 273 parents (187 mothers, 86 fathers) whose children were actively engaged in sports, selected through convenience sampling.
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Conclusion & Impact:The findings revealed that mothers had significantly higher overall awareness scores compared to fathers (p<.05).
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⚙️Variables:Sporda Çocuk İstismarı · ebeveyn farkındalığı · sporda çocuk koruma

Abstract

The aim of this study was to examine parents’ awareness of child abuse in sport. The research was conducted using a descriptive and correlational survey model. The study group consisted of 273 parents (187 mothers, 86 fathers) whose children were actively engaged in sports, selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using the “Personal Information Form” and the “Child Abuse Awareness Scale in Sport” developed by Güler and Tuncel (2024). Statistical analyses were performed with the Jamovi 2.6.23 program, including descriptive statistics, independent samples t-test, and one-way ANOVA. The findings revealed that mothers had significantly higher overall awareness scores compared to fathers (p<.05). In terms of education, university graduates scored higher on responsibility awareness than high school graduates. Parents who exercised regularly demonstrated greater awareness in recognizing and appropriately responding to abuse than those who did not. Furthermore, parents aged 45–60 reported significantly higher awareness of risk factors than parents aged 30–44. In conclusion, parental awareness of child abuse in sport varied by gender, age, education level, and exercise habits. These results underscore the importance of ongoing parental education programs in sports clubs and federations to enhance knowledge of abuse indicators, responsibilities, and intervention strategies. Strengthening child protection policies and fostering effective communication between families, coaches, and sports organizations are essential for ensuring safe sporting environments for children.

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Bu araştırmanın amacı, sporcu ebeveynlerinin sporda çocuk istismarına yönelik farkındalıklarının incelenmesidir. Araştırma, betimsel ve ilişkisel tarama modeli kullanılarak gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırma grubu kolayda örnekleme yoluyla belirlenen, çocuğu aktif olarak spor yapan 273 ebeveynden (187 anne, 86 baba) oluşmaktadır. Çalışmada veri toplama aracı olarak "Kişisel Bilgi Formu" ve Güler ve Tuncel (2024) tarafından geliştirilen "Sporda Çocuk İstismarı Farkındalık Ölçeği" kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde Jamovi 2.6.23 programı kullanılmış; betimsel istatistikler, bağımsız örneklemler için t testi ve tek yönlü varyans analizi testi uygulanmıştır. Bulgular, annelerin toplam farkındalık puanlarının babalara kıyasla daha yüksek olduğunu ortaya koymuştu (p<.05). Eğitim düzeyi açısından incelendiğinde üniversite mezunlarının lise mezunlarına göre sorumluluk farkındalıklarının daha yüksek olduğu bulunmuştur. Düzenli olarak egzersiz yapan ebeveynlerin yapmayanlara göre istismarı tanıma ve uygun yanıt vermede daha yüksek farkındalığa sahip olduğu görülmektedir. Ek olarak, 45-60 yaş aralığındaki ebeveynlerin, 30-44 yaş aralığındaki ebeveynlere göre risk faktörlerine ilişkin farkındalıklarının anlamlı derecede yüksek olduğu saptanmıştır. Sonuç olarak, ebeveynlerin sporda çocuk istismarı farkındalıklarının cinsiyet, yaş, eğitim düzeyi ve egzersiz alışkanlıklarına göre farklılık gösterdiği bulunuştur. Bu sonuçlar, spor kulüpleri ve federasyonlardaki ebeveynlere yönelik eğitim programlarının sürdürülmesinin ve istismar belirtileri, ebeveyn sorumlulukları ve müdahale stratejilerine ilişkin bilgi düzeyinin artırılmasının öneminin altını çizmektedir. Çocuk koruma politikalarının güçlendirilmesi ve aileler, antrenörler ve spor organizasyonları arasındaki etkili iletişimin geliştirilmesi çocuklar için güvenli spor ortamlarının sağlanması için hayati bir önem taşımaktadır

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Uğurlu, A., Yüzer, İ. E. (2026). PARENTAL AWARENESS OF CHILD ABUSE IN SPORT: “HOW AWARE ARE WE?”. SPORMETRE Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Bilimleri Dergisi, Cilt: 24 Sayı: 2, 495–509. https://doi.org/10.33689/spormetre.1789591

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