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The Role of IAAF Children’s Athletics Games in the Development of Social Relationships of Children in Need of Protection

Korunmaya Muhtaç Çocukların Sosyal İlişkilerinin Geliştirilmesinde IAAF Çocuk Atletizm Oyunlarının Rolü

Ali Rıza Atıcı(AKSARAY ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0001-9983-4213
Kübra Anaz(AKSARAY ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0009-0008-2502-5446
Pages
13–23
Publication Date
2026-03-30
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The findings revealed that participation in the IAAF Children’s Athletics Games significantly improved the social relationships of children in need of protection.

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Objective & Hypothesis:The aim of this study was to examine the effects of the IAAF Children’s Athletics Games on the social relationships of children in need of protection.
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Key Findings & Data:The research group consisted of 78 children aged 10–12 years living in child protection institutions in Aksaray, Türkiye.
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Conclusion & Impact:The findings revealed that participation in the IAAF Children’s Athletics Games significantly improved the social relationships of children in need of protection.
🔬Design:Modeling & Simulation
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:ÇOCUK ATLETİZM OYUNLARI · KORUNMAYA MUHTAÇ ÇOCUKLAR · SOSYAL İLİŞKİ

Abstract

The aim of this study was to examine the effects of the IAAF Children’s Athletics Games on the social relationships of children in need of protection. The study was designed as a true experimental model with a pre-test–post-test control group design within the framework of quantitative research methods. The research group consisted of 78 children aged 10–12 years living in child protection institutions in Aksaray, Türkiye. Participants were randomly assigned to an experimental group (n = 39) and a control group (n = 39). To determine the demographic characteristics of the participants and assess their social relationships, a Personal Information Form and the Social Relationship Elements Scale were administered. The experimental group participated in the IAAF Children’s Athletics program for eight weeks, three days per week, with each session lasting 60 minutes, while the control group did not receive any intervention. Following the intervention period, the same measurements were repeated for both groups. Data analysis indicated that the data were normally distributed; therefore, the Paired Samples t-test was used to compare pre-test and post-test scores within groups. The findings revealed that participation in the IAAF Children’s Athletics Games significantly improved the social relationships of children in need of protection. In particular, significant increases were observed in peer support and overall social relationship levels. However, the short-term intervention had limited effects on the family support dimension. These findings suggest that sports can serve as an important tool not only for physical development but also for the social and emotional development of children in need of protection.

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Bu araştırmanın amacı, IAAF Çocuk Atletizm Oyunları’nın korunmaya muhtaç çocukların sosyal ilişkilerine olan etkilerini incelemektir. Araştırma, nicel araştırma yöntemlerinden deneysel desen kapsamında, ön test–son test kontrol gruplu tam deneysel bir model olarak tasarlanmıştır. Araştırma grubunu, Aksaray ilinde korunmaya muhtaç çocuk yuvalarında yaşayan, 10-12 yaş aralığında 39 deney, 39 kontrol grubunda olmak üzere toplam 78 korunmaya muhtaç çocuk oluşturmaktadır. Katılımcılar rastgele yöntemle deney (n=39) ve kontrol (n=39) gruplarına atanmıştır. Çalışmaya katılan tüm çocukların demografik bilgilerini belirlemek amacıyla Kişisel Bilgi Formu ile Sosyal ilişki Unsurları Ölçeği uygulanmıştır. Deney grubundaki çocuklara, 8 hafta boyunca haftada üç gün, her biri 60 dakika süren IAAF çocuk atletizmi programı uygulanmıştır. Programın ardından deney ve kontrol grubundaki çocuklara aynı testler tekrar uygulanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde, verilerin normal dağılım sergilediği belirlenerek, grup içi ön test-son test puanlarının karşılaştırılması için Bağımlı Örneklem t Testi kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen bulgular, IAAF Çocuk Atletizm Oyunları’na katılımın, korunmaya muhtaç çocukların sosyal ilişkilerini destekleyici bir rol oynadığını ortaya koymuştur. Elde edilen bulgular, özellikle arkadaş desteği ve genel sosyal ilişki düzeyinde anlamlı artışlar olduğunu göstermektedir. Buna karşın, aile desteği boyutunda kısa süreli bir müdahalenin etkisinin sınırlı kaldığı görülmüştür. Sonuç olarak, sporun korunmaya muhtaç çocuklar için yalnızca fiziksel gelişimi değil, sosyal duygusal gelişimi de destekleyen önemli bir araç olduğu söylenebilir.

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Çalışan, H. Y., Atıcı, A. R., Anaz, K. (2026). The Role of IAAF Children’s Athletics Games in the Development of Social Relationships of Children in Need of Protection. Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Bilimleri Dergisi, Cilt: 20 Sayı: 1, 13–23. https://doi.org/10.61962/bsd.1705381

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