Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Amaçları
Yazarlar
- Ahmetov, Ildus I.(1)
- Akman, Onur(1)
- Aksoy, Ebu Bekir Sıddık(1)
- Bulgay, Celal(1)
- Ceyhan, Mehmet Ali(1)
- Generozov, Edward V.(1)
- Gönen, Mevlut(1)
- John, George(1)
- Jurko, Damir(1)
- Karatas, Ismail(1)
- Kazan, Hasan Hueseyin(1)
- Kul, Murat(1)
- Kulemin, Nikolay A.(1)
- Larin, Andrey K.(1)
- Semenova, Ekaterina A.(1)
- Sporis, Goran(1)
- Sultanov, Rinat I.(1)
- Yusupov, Rinat A.(1)
- Zhelankin, Andrey V.(1)
- Çigirtas, Rukiye(1)
Yayınlar
- MakaleAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ1Imagery and motivation in performance sports: a psychological study on weightlifters
Aksoy, Ebu Bekir Sıddık; Ceyhan, Mehmet Ali
Background: This study investigates the relationship between imagery use and motivation among weightlifters, focusing on how demographic factors like gender, education level, and national status influence these aspects. Imagery, a mental strategy used to achieve goals and motivation, an intrinsic driving force, is explored within weightlifting. Despite research linking mental strategies to performance, studies targeting weightlifters still need to be expanded. This study examines how imagery impacts this group’s motivation levels and technical performance. Methods: The study included 347 licensed athletes participating in the 2022 Turkish Individual Junior and U-23 Weightlifting Championship in Van. Data were collected online using the “Personal Information Form,” the “Sport Imagery Questionnaire,” and the “Sport Motivation Scale.” Analyses were conducted with SPSS, assessing normality through skewness and kurtosis. Parametric tests, such as t-tests and one-way ANOVA, were applied for group comparisons. At the same time, Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient was used to explore relationships between continuous variables, including age, years of experience, and competition weight category. Results: A significant positive correlation was found between imagery use and motivation, particularly in the Cognitive Imagery (CI), Motivational Specific Imagery (MSI), and Motivational General-Mastery (MGM) subdimensions. Education level significantly influenced imagery use and motivation, with higher levels linked to better mental training and increased motivation. Although gender did not significantly affect these factors, female athletes displayed more robust emotional responses, enhancing their ability to use positive emotions effectively. Age and sports experience were also positively associated with effective imagery use, indicating that experienced athletes leverage mental strategies more proficiently. Conclusions: The findings emphasize imagery as a vital tool for enhancing motivation and performance in weightlifters. Athletes with higher education levels and more experience benefit more from mental training. Future research should broaden its scope to include diverse sports and age groups, while longitudinal studies can provide deeper insights into the evolution of imagery and motivation over time.
AtıfOpenAlex2
İncele - MakaleYayıncıda açık erişim2024Scopus SJRQ2The ARK2N (C18ORF25) Genetic Variant Is Associated with Muscle Fiber Size and Strength Athlete Status
Çigirtas, Rukiye; Bulgay, Celal; Kazan, Hasan Hueseyin; Akman, Onur; Sporis, Goran; John, George; Yusupov, Rinat A.; Sultanov, Rinat I.; Zhelankin, Andrey V.; Semenova, Ekaterina A.
Background: Data on the genetic factors contributing to inter-individual variability in muscle fiber size are limited. Recent research has demonstrated that mice lacking the Arkadia (RNF111) N-terminal-like PKA signaling regulator 2N (Ark2n; also known as C18orf25) gene exhibit reduced muscle fiber size, contraction force, and exercise capacity, along with defects in calcium handling within fast-twitch muscle fibers. However, the role of the ARK2N gene in human muscle physiology, and particularly in athletic populations, remains poorly understood. The aim of this study was threefold: (a) to compare ARK2N gene expression between power and endurance athletes; (b) to analyze the relationship between ARK2N gene expression and muscle fiber composition; and (c) to investigate the association between the functional variant of the ARK2N gene, muscle fiber size, and sport-related phenotypes. Results: We found that ARK2N gene expression was significantly higher in power athletes compared to endurance athletes (p = 0.042) and was positively associated with the proportion of oxidative fast-twitch (type IIA) muscle fibers in untrained subjects (p = 0.017, adjusted for age and sex). Additionally, we observed that the ARK2N rs6507691 T allele, which predicts high ARK2N gene expression (p = 3.8 x 10-12), was associated with a greater cross-sectional area of fast-twitch muscle fibers in strength athletes (p = 0.015) and was over-represented in world-class strength athletes (38.6%; OR = 2.2, p = 0.023) and wrestlers (33.8%; OR = 1.8, p = 0.044) compared to controls (22.0%). Conclusions: In conclusion, ARK2N appears to be a gene specific to oxidative fast-twitch myofibers, with its functional variant being associated with muscle fiber size and strength-athlete status.
AtıfScopus8WoS7OpenAlex8İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2020The Relationship Between Weightlifting Trainers' Leadership Characteristics and their Leadership Strength as per the Perceptions of Athletes
Gönen, Mevlut; Kul, Murat; Karatas, Ismail
The research was designed with correlational research model, one of the quantitative approaches. In the selection of the research group, purposeful sampling approaches and convenience sampling method were applied. The research group consists of 351 weightlifters, 136 women and 215 men. The data were obtained using the Personal Information Form, Sports Leadership Scale (SLS) and Sport Leadership Strength Scale-Other (SLSS-O). Relevant Statistical analysis was applied to interpret the data. Consequently, low-level positive correlations between SLS and all sub-dimension mean scores of SLSS-O were determined.