Conspicuous Consumption and Social Desirability Among Sport Sciences Students: A Comparative Study of Public and Foundation Universities
This study investigates the relationship between conspicuous consumption tendencies and levels of social desirability among students in the Faculty of Sport Sciences at public and foundation (private) universities, which share similar institutional missions but differ in their establishment and governance structures. A total of 666 university students participated in the study, with 351 from Muş Alparslan University, a public university and 315 from Istanbul Topkapı University, a foundation (private ) university, both of whom were enrolled in the Faculty of Sports Sciences. Of the participants, 438 were male and 228 were female, with mean ages of 20.9±1.9 and 20.9±2.5 years, respectively. Data were collected using a demographic information form, the Conspicuous Consumption Tendencies Scale, and the Social Desirability Scale. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, the Mann–Whitney U test, the Kruskal–Wallis H test, and Spearman’s rank-order correlation analysis. The findings indicate that, among students at both public and foundation universities, the variables “following fashion” and “purchase motivation” were associated with significant differences in both social desirability and conspicuous consumption orientations. Gender emerged as a significant factor particularly in relation to social desirability, while income level was found to be significant only among foundation university students (p < 0.05). Furthermore, a moderate, positive, and statistically significant relationship was identified between conspicuous consumption tendencies and social desirability levels exhibited by all the participants. In conclusion, participants’ tendencies toward conspicuous consumption and social desirability are primarily shaped by fashion orientation and purchasing motives. Gender emerges as a significant determinant of social desirability, while income level differentiates outcomes only among students at foundation universities. Moreover, a significant and positive association exists between conspicuous consumption and social desirability across the entire sample.
Lower Extremity Injuries in Basketball Players: A Systematic Review
Milagros Sarahí Zavala López
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Karla Noelia Cruz Morales
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Roxana Abril Morales Beltrán
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Jennifer Corona del Rosario González Hernández
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Hussein Muñoz Helú
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Leonardo José Mataruna-Dos-Santos
Objective: This study aims to analyze recent scientific evidence on lower extremity injuries in basketball practice, identifying the most affected anatomical regions, the most frequent types of injury, and their distribution according to age, gender, and level of sports participation.
Methods: A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines, through a search of scientific articles published between 2017 and 2025 in databases such as PubMed, MEDLINE, Scopus, SciELO, Redalyc, and Google Scholar. Quantitative studies addressing lower extremity injuries in basketball players of different participation levels (recreational, amateur, and professional), genders, and age groups were included. After the processes of identification, screening, and eligibility, a total of 27 studies were included in the final analysis.
Results: The findings indicate that the lower extremities constitute the most vulnerable anatomical region in basketball practice, with the ankle being the most frequently injured area, followed by the knee. Most of the analyzed studies reported ankle sprains as the most common diagnosis, while knee ligament injuries were associated with greater severity. Injury incidence was higher among amateur and adult athletes, and injury mechanisms were mainly related to basketball-specific movements such as jumping, landing, and changes of direction. Additionally, a scarcity of studies conducted in recreational contexts and in pediatric populations was identified.
Conclusions: Lower extremity injuries represent a significant problem in basketball practice, particularly involving the ankle and knee. The findings highlight the need to implement injury prevention programs based on neuromuscular training, proprioception, and improvements in landing technique, with special emphasis on youth and non-professional basketball.
The Effectiveness of a Combined Pelvic Floor Exercise Program and Desensitization-Based Sex Therapy on Pain and Sexual Satisfaction in Female Athletes
Hanieh FakhriehKashani
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Nastaran Madankan
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Elham Dehghan
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Sosan Mehryar
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Mahsa Teimouri
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Mohammad Reza Hajrezaei
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Objective: This study evaluated the effectiveness of an integrated pelvic floor muscle training program combined with desensitization-based sex therapy on sexual pain and sexual satisfaction in female athletes. Methods and Materials: In a randomized controlled trial, 68 sexually active female athletes (18–40 years) reporting penetration-related pain were allocated to either a combined intervention group (PFMT plus desensitization-based sex therapy; 8 weekly sessions) or an attention-matched education control group. Outcomes were assessed at baseline, post-intervention (8 weeks), and 3-month follow-up. Primary outcomes included pain during intercourse (Visual Analogue Scale, VAS) and sexual satisfaction (Female Sexual Function Index, FSFI). Secondary outcomes included sexual distress, pain catastrophizing, and pelvic floor muscle strength. Data were analyzed using intention-to-treat mixed-effects models. Findings: At post-intervention, the combined intervention group demonstrated significantly greater reductions in sexual pain compared with controls (adjusted mean difference = −1.0, 95% CI −1.6 to −0.4; p = .001; Cohen’s d = 0.60). Sexual satisfaction improved significantly in the intervention group (adjusted difference = +3.1 FSFI points, 95% CI 1.4–4.8; p < .001; d = 0.65). Improvements were largely maintained at the 3-month follow-up. Significant reductions were also observed in pain catastrophizing (d = 0.70) and sexual distress (d = 0.72), alongside objective gains in pelvic floor muscle strength (p < .001). Conclusion: A combined PFMT and desensitization-based sex therapy program is an effective, non-invasive intervention for reducing sexual pain and improving sexual satisfaction in female athletes, supporting a biopsychosocial approach to sexual rehabilitation in sports contexts. |
Artificial Intelligence in Theater Performance and Physical Training: A Review of Technologies Optimizing Performer Development and Artistic Execution
Imen Samet
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Mohamed Salah Arous
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Mortadha Razzak
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Mourad Dhawedi
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Mohamed Elaid Maamri
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Nasr Chalghaf
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Noomen Guelmami
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Nizar Souissi
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Ismail Dergaa
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Objective: Theater performance demands substantial physical capabilities requiring systematic training comparable to athletic preparation. Professional performers engage in cardiovascular conditioning, strength development, and movement technique refinement to meet performance demands. Artificial intelligence technologies, including computer vision, machine learning, and generative modeling, have enabled practical applications in movement analysis, personalized training design, and performance feedback delivery. These advances address accessibility barriers, objective assessment challenges, and individualized program adaptation needs characteristic of theatrical training contexts. This review aimed to (i) examine AI technologies applied in theater performance and physical training contexts, (ii) analyze implementation challenges and limitations across applications, and (iii) identify critical research priorities requiring empirical investigation. Methods: We searched PubMed, IEEE Xplore, ACM Digital Library, Web of Science, and Google Scholar for studies published 2014-2025. Inclusion criteria required empirical AI applications in theater performance, performing arts training, or physical conditioning relevant to theatrical demands. We extracted data on technologies employed, application contexts, reported outcomes, and identified limitations. Quality assessment examined validation methodology, sample characteristics, and outcome measurement approaches. Results: Computer vision systems demonstrated validation accuracies with mean errors of 20-30mm in controlled laboratory environments and 50-80 mm in theatrical settings with challenging lighting and costume conditions. Generative choreography systems produced technically coherent movement sequences, receiving mixed artistic evaluations from expert practitioners. Natural language processing achieved 85-92% accuracy for surface-level script sentiment analysis while demonstrating poor performance on dramatic subtext interpretation tasks. AI fitness applications reported initial user engagement improvements, though sustained adherence declined substantially beyond six months across multiple studies. Theater practitioners demonstrated high acceptance (85%) for technical production support applications while expressing concerns (62%) regarding creative process involvement. Research examining long-term effectiveness beyond six months remained critically scarce across all application domains examined. Conclusion: AI technologies demonstrate potential for technical support and objective assessment in theater and physical training contexts. Successful implementation requires domain-specific design approaches, preservation of human creative agency, and realistic technological capability assessment. Critical research priorities include longitudinal effectiveness validation, diverse population testing, cultural inclusivity in training datasets, and ethical framework development for responsible AI deployment in creative domains. |
Generative Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models in Didactics of Sports Sciences and Physical Education: A Comprehensive Review of Pedagogical Applications, Teaching Innovations, and Research Implications
Samia Boukari
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Imed Chokri
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Imen Samet
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Mohamed Amine Dergaa
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Halil İbrahim Ceylan
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Nizar Souissi
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Mortadha Razzak
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Ichrak Messaoud
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Sana Solmi
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Nasr Chalghaf
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Ismail Dergaa
Objective: The global burden of physical inactivity contributes to 5.3 million deaths annually, exceeding smoking-related mortality in certain regions and contributing substantially to the 1.5 billion individuals worldwide living with chronic diseases. Physical education (PE) represents a critical intervention point, yet persistent challenges limit effectiveness including inadequate instructional time (80 minutes weekly versus recommended 150 minutes), insufficient specialized teacher preparation (42% of elementary PE teachers lack specialized training), and limited capacity for differentiated instruction in heterogeneous student populations. The emergence of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI), particularly Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT (launched November 2022, achieving 100 million users within two months), presents unprecedented opportunities for transforming pedagogical practices in sports sciences and PE contexts while simultaneously introducing critical challenges regarding academic integrity, cognitive development, and the preservation of embodied learning central to movement education. This comprehensive review aimed to: (i) systematically examine current applications and pedagogical affordances of Gen AI and LLMs in sports sciences and PE didactics; (ii) analyze alignment with established pedagogical principles including constructivism, social constructivism, situated learning theory, and Universal Design for Learning; (iii) critically evaluate potential benefits and risks from a didactics perspective including impacts on teacher development, student learning outcomes, curriculum design, and assessment practices; and (iv) propose evidence-informed frameworks for pedagogically sound integration emphasizing human-AI collaboration rather than replacement of essential teaching functions.
Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted following adapted PRISMA guidelines across seven databases (PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, Scopus, IEEE Xplore, ERIC, SPORTDiscus, Google Scholar) covering January 2022 to November 2025. Search terms combined Gen AI/LLM terminology with pedagogical concepts in sports sciences contexts using Boolean operators. Inclusion criteria focused on peer-reviewed articles examining pedagogical applications, teaching innovations, learning outcomes, and didactic research methodologies. From 1,247 initial records, 858 titles and abstracts were screened after duplicate removal (n=389), with 247 undergoing full-text review. Final analysis included 78 studies meeting inclusion criteria. Data extraction utilized standardized forms capturing study characteristics, methodological approaches, AI technology examined, pedagogical context, theoretical framework, key findings, and practice implications. Thematic analysis employed a pedagogically-oriented framework organizing findings into four domains aligned with core didactic functions: teaching support, learning enhancement, assessment innovation, and didactic research.
Results: Analysis of 78 studies (67% published 2023-2024) revealed significant pedagogical applications across four domains with concurrent identification of critical challenges. Teaching Support domain demonstrated lesson planning time reductions of 35% to 45%, with AI-assisted lesson plan quality rated 7.3 out of 10 (SD=1.2) for curriculum alignment compared to 7.8 out of 10 (SD=0.9) for manually created plans. Educators reported 67% satisfaction with differentiated instruction materials generated through Gen AI platforms. Learning Enhancement domain revealed improved conceptual understanding when engaging with AI tutors for anatomy and biomechanics concepts, with students valuing immediate availability and scaffolded explanations. Assessment Innovation applications showed AI-generated feedback demonstrated substantial agreement with expert teacher feedback for student assignments. Didactic Research efficiency gains included literature synthesis completion substantially faster than traditional methods and qualitative coding demonstrating substantial agreement between AI and expert human coders. However, critical challenges emerged including academic integrity violations in 23% to 43% of student work, factual inaccuracies in AI-generated specialized content, cognitive atrophy concerns (AI-Chatbot Induced Cognitive Atrophy, AICICA), reduced emphasis on embodied learning in PE contexts, and equity issues affecting students with limited digital literacy or technology access.
Conclusion: Gen AI and LLMs represent transformative tools for sports sciences and PE didactics when implemented within robust pedagogical frameworks that preserve the essential embodied, social, and affective dimensions of movement education. Evidence supports specific applications including administrative efficiency, differentiated cognitive content delivery, formative assessment support, and research methodology enhancement, while simultaneously demanding critical attention to academic integrity, accuracy verification, equity considerations, and prevention of cognitive atrophy through over-reliance. A hybrid pedagogical model is recommended integrating Gen AI for cognitive content delivery, theoretical knowledge construction, and administrative tasks while rigorously preserving face-to-face instruction, kinesthetic learning experiences, immediate physical feedback, and human mentorship central to sports education. Successful integration requires comprehensive teacher professional development focusing on pedagogical decision-making rather than technical operation, explicit policies balancing academic integrity with beneficial use, critical AI literacy curriculum specific to sports sciences contexts, and ongoing empirical evaluation of long-term learning outcomes. The field requires a paradigm shift from technology-driven adoption to pedagogy-informed integration, ensuring Gen AI serves educational goals rather than dictating them.
Ramadan Fasting: Physical and Performance Maintained, Health Challenged in Elite Adolescent Football
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Objective: Adolescent Muslim athletes participating in elite sports during Ramadan Fasting (RF) face unique physiological and developmental challenges. This prospective cohort study aimed to observe the changes in body composition, hydration status, physiological performance, and hematological profiles in 20 elite Malaysian adolescent footballers (17.8 ± 0.8 years). Methods: Measurements were taken at four phases (two weeks before Ramadan, BRF-2; mid, 2nd weeks of Ramadan, RF-2; late, 4th weeks of Ramadan, RF-4; and two weeks after Ramadan, ARF-6) using dual-time-point (morning/evening) blood and urine sampling, bioelectrical impedance, skinfolds, and the Yo-Yo Intermittent Run (YYIR) test. Results: Results showed that energy balance, body composition, and aerobic performance (YYIR distance and HRmax) were successfully maintained throughout RF (p>0.05). However, significant dynamic fluid shifts were observed: morning measurements showed hemodilution, while late-afternoon Urine Specific Gravity was significantly higher in RF-4, indicating daily hemoconcentration and dehydration stress. Furthermore, while red blood cells (RBC) and haemoglobin (HB) showed transient morning reductions during RF, the most critical finding was the delayed post-fasting reduction in Mean Cell Volume (MCV) and persistent low Hematocrit (HCT) at ARF-6. Conclusions: These findings suggest that elite performance is preserved through strong physiological adaptation and effective energy intake, but the RF period induced a subclinical iron deficiency stress that manifested as microcytosis post-Ramadan. Coaches and medical staff must implement rigorous post-Ramadan nutritional and detailed hematological screening to safeguard the long-term health of adolescent footballers. |
Analysis of the Use of Video Challenge Systems in Volleyball at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games
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Objective: The use of video-assisted officiating technologies in sports competitions has created a significant transformation in referees’ decision-making processes in recent years. In particular, the Video Challenge System (VCS) in volleyball has become an important element that supports referees’ decisions and may influence teams’ strategic approaches in high-level events. In this context, the study aimed to provide a descriptive examination of data related to the use of the Video Challenge System in volleyball matches played at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and to evaluate its implementation processes. Methods and Materials: A total of 97 challenges from 25 matches were analyzed. The analysis examined the number of challenges, their approval or rejection, and their distribution by match stage, match outcome, and country, using descriptive statistics and independent t-tests conducted in an exploratory manner. Results: The results showed that 28.87% of all challenges were upheld, while 71.13% were rejected. Winning teams submitted fewer challenges but demonstrated higher success rates in addressing them. Descriptive differences were observed across competition stages, with higher approval rates recorded in the semifinal and bronze medal matches. Variations were also observed among countries in terms of challenge frequency and outcomes. Referees rarely initiated VCS reviews, and such instances occurred infrequently across matches. Conclusion: Overall, the findings suggest that VCS use may support referee decision-making processes and may be associated with perceived fairness, while patterns of use appear to vary according to team characteristics, competition stage, and national context. These results should be interpreted as descriptive and exploratory in nature. |
Increasing Exercise Awareness in Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities Among Sports Science Students: An Educational Application
Zeynep YILDIRIM
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Mehmet YÖNAL
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Oguzhan YILDIRIM
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Unal Can GOKMEN
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Taner BOZKUS
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Tansu KURTULDU
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Objective: The primary aim of this research is to examine the awareness levels of students studying at the Faculty of Sports Sciences regarding the importance of exercise for individuals with intellectual disabilities and to contribute to developing this awareness. Considering the physical, psychological, and social benefits of exercise programmes for individuals with intellectual disabilities, increasing this awareness is crucial both for developing students' professional knowledge and skills and for contributing to the quality of life of individuals with intellectual disabilities. Methods: The ‘Attitude Scale Towards Sports Activities of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities’ developed by İlhan and Esentürk (2015) was administered to 68 participants studying at the Faculty of Sports Sciences in order to collect pre-test data. In the next stage, participants underwent a 120-minute training programme covering the definitions of mental disability, the characteristics of individuals with mental disabilities, and the benefits of exercise. Participants who completed the training were paired one-on-one with individuals with intellectual disabilities and underwent a 240-minute exercise programme, which was carried out over 2 days, 120 minutes per day. After the exercise programme was completed, the same attitude scale was re-administered to the participants to collect final test data. The data obtained were transferred to IBM SPSS 26 software for analysis. When evaluating the study data, the Shapiro-Wilk and Kolmogorov-Smirnov tests were used to check the normality of the numerical measurements, and the dependent samples t-test was used to examine changes over time. Findings: The results of the study revealed a statistically significant increase in the participants' pre-test and post-test mean scores on the attitude scale and sub-dimension scores regarding the sporting activities of individuals with intellectual disabilities over time. |
Conclusion: The research is significant in terms of contributing to the development of positive attitudes towards individuals with intellectual disabilities by future sports educators and the training of more conscious and equipped sports scientists in this field.
Current Issue
Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): Serial Number 24
Published:
2026-01-08
Articles
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Leveraging Audiovisual Psycholinguistic Interventions to Enhance Sports Facility Income: Evidence from Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Pramusinta Putri Dewanti * ; Sumaryanti Sumaryanti, , Sigit Nugroho , Fadli Ihsan , Bekir Erhan Orhan1-10 -
Increasing Exercise Awareness in Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities Among Sports Science Students: An Educational Application
Zeynep YILDIRIM * ; Mehmet YÖNAL , Oguzhan YILDIRIM , Unal Can GOKMEN , Taner BOZKUS , Tansu KURTULDU1-7 -
The Effectiveness of a Combined Pelvic Floor Exercise Program and Desensitization-Based Sex Therapy on Pain and Sexual Satisfaction in Female Athletes
Hanieh FakhriehKashani ; Nastaran Madankan * ; Elham Dehghan , Sosan Mehryar , Mahsa Teimouri , Mohammad Reza Hajrezaei1-10 -
Moderate and Vigorous Physical Activity as a Protective Factor against Anxiety in University Students
Roxana Abril Morales-Beltrán , Germán Hernández-Cruz , Diana Korinna Zazueta-Beltrán , Roberto Andrés González-Fimbres ; Luis Felipe Reynoso-Sánchez *1-10
Journal Bibliographic Information:
Title: International Journal of Sport Studies for Health
Abbreviated Title: Int J Sport Stud Health
Acronym: INTJSSH
Online ISSN: 2588-5782
Editor-in-Chief: Khadijeh Irandoust, Ph.D.
Publisher: KMAN Publication Inc.
Language: English
Email: intjssh@kmanpub.com
