Fatma Neşe Şahin

Ankara University

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The dual impact: physiological and psychological effects of rapid weight loss in wrestling

Frontiers in Psychology (2025)

Barış Sarıakçalı Fatma Neşe Şahin Burhan Başoğlu Levent Ceylan Özkan Güler

Athletes competing in weight-class sports often seek to gain an advantage by competing at lower weights. Athletes competing in weight-class sports often seek to gain an advantage by competing at lower weights. To achieve this, they aim to lose weight during the competition period, leading to various physiological and psychological changes. This study aimed to investigate the biochemical, hormonal, and psychological effects of weight reduction in elite wrestlers during the competition phase. Thirty-seven elite male free style wrestlers (age: 19.02 ± 1.27) participated in the study. Samples were collected 5 days before and on the day of the match. A significant decrease in body weight was observed (p < 0.05). Levels of creatine, BUN, sodium, hematocrit, hemoglobin, LDH, and cortisol increased, while albumin, testosterone, and FSH levels decreased. There were no significant differences in potassium, ALT, AST, TSH levels. State and trait anxiety scores of the wrestlers increased significantly during the RWL period. The study concluded that elite wrestlers experienced significant changes in physiological and psychological parameters during the competition periods. These findings underscore the importance of careful monitoring of RWL strategies by coaches and athletes to mitigate the adverse effects on nutritional status, psychological well-being, and physical performance.

10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1513129

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COMPUTER PERCEPTIONS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS AND IMPACTING DEMOGRAPHICS: A TURKISH PERSPECTIVE

The turkish online journal of educational technology (2011)

Ajda Kahveci Fatma Neşe Şahin Sebnem Genc

Technology use in education is largely influenced by external environmental and personal teacher factors. Adding a Turkish perspective, the purpose of the present study was to explore secondary school teachers’ perceptions of computers and influencing demographics characteristics. Cross-sectional survey methodology was employed in three secondary high schools known for their educational and technological eminence. A total of 130 secondary school teachers participated. Teacher perceptions were defined to include computer attitudes, technological affinity, technological aversion, and confidence and comfort. The survey instrument measured these dimensions in four scales. General Linear Model findings illustrated effects of computer experience and training, gender, teaching field and Internet connection availability on perceptions. Ownership of personal computer appeared to be an important predictor of higher level computer experience and training, and consequently, more positive attitudes and higher confidence and comfort. Implications address pre- and inservice teacher development programs. Further research recommendations are made.

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The impact of physical exercise on esports players: a monitoring perspective

Frontiers in Public Health (2025)

Muhammet Kusan Burhan Başoğlu Mert Aydoğmuş Sermin Ağralı Ermiş Gülşah Sekban

Background Esports has been defined as an organized and competitive approach to playing computer games. The esports industry has grown significantly and continues to develop in recent years. Within this period, monitoring and promoting physical exercise participation among esports players is important. The main aim of this study is to examine esports players’ participation in physical exercise. Another aim is to investigate the impact of physical exercise on body appreciation among esports players. Method The study involved 183 esports players (age mean: 23.26; SD: 4.30; n = 42 female, n = 141 male). Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ), and the Body Appreciation Scale. Results The analysis revealed significant differences in total physical activity and body appreciation scores and their sub-dimensions based on income level and years of esports licensing. Demographic factors such as gender, income level, and duration of esports participation were found to have notable effects on physical activity and body appreciation. Discussion Male players had higher physical activity levels and body appreciation scores than females, and individuals with higher incomes reported better body appreciation. However, an increase in the duration of esports participation led to a decrease in physical activity levels and body appreciation scores. Increasing esports players’ participation in physical activity and promoting physical exercise are recommended.

10.3389/fpubh.2025.1558247

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The Effect Of Exercise On Psychological Disorders In Patients Undergoing Treatment For Childhood Cancers

Kenan Koç Tayyibe Arslan Osman Pepe Kerimhan Kaynak M. Ali Yüce

Objective: This study was conducted to investigate the effects of exercise on psychological disorders in patients receiving childhood cancer treatment. Methods: The universe of the study consisted of cancer patients between the ages of 9-17 who were treated in the Hematology-Oncology units of Erciyes University. For creating a sample group, children with cancer were informed about the content of the study. 40 children with cancer agreed to participate in the study voluntarily. The volunteers were divided into two groups, control and experimental, each consisting of 20 people. As pre test, while participants were administered a socio-demographic information form, Kovacs Depression, Beck Anxiety and child form of the pediatric cancer quality of life scale. Volunteers in the experimental group engaged in aerobic and strength ex-ercises for an eight-week period. The study was completed with 8 volunteers in the control group and 14 volunteers in the experimental group due to various factors such as voluntary withdrawal, disease progression, and mortality. After this period, the volunteers were asked to apply the same scales once more as post test. The SPSS 22.00 statistical analysis program was performed. The Independent Samples t-Test was em-ployed to compare the pre-test and post-test findings of the control and experimental groups, while the Paired Samples t-Test was used for within-group evaluations. Re-sults: In intragroup comparisons, significant differences were observed in favor of the post-test scores within the experimental group for both the anxiety scale and the qual-ity of life children's form. In intergroup comparisons, significant differences were de-tected in favor of the experimental group regarding the post-test scores of depression and anxiety scales. Conclusion: It is postulated that this outcome stems from the posi-tive effects of sports activities in helping children undergoing cancer treatment to dis-tance themselves from their psychological adversities.

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10.20944/preprints202502.0972.v1

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Percentile values of the standing broad jump in children and adolescence aged 6-18 years old

European Journal of Translational Myology (2020)

Ewan Thomas Luca Petrigna Garden Tabacchi Eduardo Teixeira Simona Pajaujienė

The standing broad jump (SBJ) is a valid, reliable and feasible field-based test, which can evaluate explosive strength of the lower limbs and physical fitness. This study aimed to provide normative data for the SBJ for male and female children and adolescents and describe differences in performance between age groups and genders. A total number of 2140 children and adolescents, sampled in seven European nations have been included for analysis. The SBJ was performed to derive percentile values for gender and each age group. In general, males have greater jumping performance compared to females. Data demonstrate a linear increase in the jumping distance for both males and females until adolescence. However, such increase is evident in males up to 16-17 years old, whereas in females a plateau value is met at 12-13 years old, with a subsequent decrease in the jumping performance. No differences were present in jumping performance between male and female children, however differences between male and female adolescents were evinced. The study has provided percentile values useful to monitor the physical fitness status of children and adolescents.

10.4081/ejtm.2020.9050

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Erratum to “Protein supplement consumption is linked to time spent exercising and high-protein content foods: A multicentric observational study” [Heliyon 5 (4) (April 2019) e01508]

Heliyon (2019)

Ewan Thomas Bettina Karsten Fatma Neşe Şahin Göktuğ ERTETİK Francesco Martines

In the original published version of this article, the author names for all co-authors were incorrectly presented. The first name and family name of each author were reversed. This error was introduced during the typesetting of the article, the publisher apologises for this error. Both the HTML and PDF versions of the article have been updated to correct the error. Protein supplement consumption is linked to time spent exercising and high-protein content foods: A multicentric observational studyThomas et al.HeliyonApril 15, 2019In BriefThe main aim of this study is to analyze if protein supplement consumption and food patterns vary across three geographical regions and secondly to identify possible factors that increase the likelihood of ingesting protein supplements. A total of 916 responses from gym users of 3 countries (Italy, Turkey and UK) were entered for analysis. Questions were related to supplement consumption (protein and other supplements), food intake and training habits. A descriptive analysis, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and logistic regression were performed. Full-Text PDF Open Access

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10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e01626

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Rapid weight loss and combat athletes: a study on psychological resilience and mechanical hyperalgesia

Frontiers in Psychology (2025)

Esin Çağla ÇAĞLAR Levent Ceylan Sermin Ağralı Ermiş Furkan ÇAMİÇİ Murat Eliöz

Introduction The study investigates the effects of Rapid Weight Loss (RWL) on the levels of psychological resilience and mechanical pain sensitivity in elite kickboxers. The primary aim was to examine changes in psychological resilience subdimensions and pressure pain threshold (PPT) values in the thoracolumbar region before and after a one-month RWL period leading up to competition. Hypotheses included expectations of significant reductions in PPT values due to biomechanical and physiological changes during RWL, along with improvements in psychological resilience subdimensions due to structured routines and social support. Methods Thirty-seven elite male athletes (age: 22.94 ± 1.98) participated in the study. Psychological resilience was assessed using the Psychological Resilience Scale for Adults, and mechanical pain sensitivity was evaluated through Pressure Pain Threshold (PPT) measurements. Measurements were conducted before and after the RWL period, spanning one month prior to competition. Results The results revealed significant PPT values across all thoracolumbar segments after RWL ( p < 0.001). Cohen’s d values indicated large effect sizes for these changes ( d = 2.10–2.36). The L5 segment exhibited the largest PPT decrease ( t = −10.45, d = 2.36), while the Th1 segment showed the smallest decrease ( t = −8.23, d = 2.10). Measurements taken at 4 cm from the spine midline also demonstrated significant PPT reductions ( p < 0.001), with the highest change recorded in the L5 segment ( t = −9.78, d = 2.30). Psychological resilience subdimensions, including “structured style,” “social competence,” “future orientation,” and “social resources,” improved significantly after RWL ( p < 0.05), while “family cohesion” and “personal strength” did not show significant changes. Athletes who previously ranked in tournaments exhibited higher psychological resilience, potentially due to enhanced self-confidence. Discussion These findings align with literature suggesting that competitive success and optimism play crucial roles in resilience development. Personality traits and perceived social support further contributed to the observed resilience levels. This study highlights the multidimensional impact of RWL, emphasizing its detrimental effects on pain sensitivity and its mixed outcomes on psychological resilience. RWL-associated increases in mechanical hyperalgesia, especially in the lumbar region, were attributed to biomechanical and neurophysiological factors. Enhanced psychological resilience observed in certain subdimensions underscores the importance of structured and social support systems in mitigating RWL-induced stress. Future research should explore interventions to optimize resilience and manage pain during RWL periods, focusing on individualized support strategies for athletes. These findings contribute to understanding the interplay between psychological and physiological factors during RWL, practical insights for athletic training.

10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1545048

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School-Based Intervention Programs for Preventing Obesity and Promoting Physical Activity and Fitness: A Systematic Review

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (2020)

Hidayet Suha Yüksel Fatma Neşe Şahin Nebojša Maksimović Patrik Drid Antonino Bianco

With the significant decrease in physical activity rates, the importance of intervention programs in the schools, where children spend a significant part of the day, has become indisputable. The purpose of this review is to systematically examine the possibility of school-based interventions on promoting physical activity and physical fitness as well as preventing obesity. A systematic approach adopting PRISMA statement was implemented in this study. Three different databases (2010-2019) were screened and primary and secondary school-based intervention programs measuring at least one variable of obesity, physical activity, or physical fitness were included. The risk of bias was assessed using the validated quality assessment tool for quantitative studies. Among 395 potentially related studies, 19 studies were found to meet the eligibility criteria. A general look at the studies examined reveals that among the outcomes, of which most (18/19) were examined, a significant improvement was provided in at least one of them. When the program details are examined, it can be said that the success rate of the physical activity-oriented programs is higher in all variables. School-based interventions can have important potential for obesity prevention and promotion of physical activity and fitness if they focus more on the content, quality, duration and priority of the physical activity.

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10.3390/ijerph17010347

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Experimental study on physical exercise in diabetes: pathophysiology and therapeutic effects

European Journal of Translational Myology (2023)

Giuseppe Messina Anna Alioto Maria Chiara Parisi Omar Mingrino Donatella Di Corrado

Diabetes is a chronic disease. Some complications can be prevented, their effects can be slowed down. Sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of obesity and consequently the predisposition to diabetes II. The article aimed to demonstrate the positive and negative effects of exercise on active and sedentary diabetics and on pathophysiology, evaluating the effects after 3 and 6 months. The study involved 90 participants, both male and female, with type II diabetes, aged 45, divided into two groups: Group A (n=50, sedentary) and Group B (n=40, active). We evaluated anthropometric parameters, blood chemistry values, which are fundamental for the transversal evaluation of the results. In group A improvements were less noticeable than group B. The most improved parameter is blood sugar, Glycemic values and BMI. Cholesterol and Hb1Ac decreased but more slowly than previous parameters. The expectations of the study were, not only in recognizing the therapeutic and preventive powers of exercise, but above all in choosing to program a motor protocol after a team work between diabetologist, sports doctor and kinesiologist and/ or personal trainer. Physical activity is an additional therapy to insulin.

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10.4081/ejtm.2023.11560

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Field-Based Tests for the Assessment of Physical Fitness in Children and Adolescents Practicing Sport: A Systematic Review within the ESA Program

Sustainability (2019)

Garden Tabacchi Guillermo Felipe López Sánchez Fatma Neşe Şahin Meltem Kızılyallı Rosario Genchi

High levels of physical fitness (PF) can positively affect both health and cognitive function, thus monitoring its levels in youth can help increase health and quality of life in adult populations later on. This systematic review aims to identify PF field-based tests used in young European populations practicing sport to find tools that are adequate for the considered target involving a new battery within the Enriched Sport Activities (ESA) project. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement was followed. In the 83 identified articles, the main tests used were: vertical/horizontal jumps (for muscular strength/power); push-ups, running at maximum effort, sit-ups (for muscular strength/endurance); multistage non-intermittent and intermittent tests (for aerobic endurance); sit and reach (for flexibility); sprinting and agility T-tests (for speed and agility, respectively); 10 × 5 m shuttle run (SR) (for both speed and agility). Few studies assessed coordination, reaction time, power, and balance. Although the selected tests are widely used and validated, they do not determine all PF aspects and do not reflect sport-specific features. A final decision was made for the inclusion of the following tests: standing broad jump, seated medicine ball throw, 20 m SR test, 30 m sprint, Illinois test, and a new test, i.e., the crunning test, to assess different skill-related components at once. The use of this combination of tests allows for the assessment of all PF components and can help planning effective training programs and cultivate sporting talent.

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10.3390/su11247187

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