Investigation of Difficulties to Sports Participation in Disabled Individuals in terms of Some Variables

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of the present study was to examine the difficulties to sports participation in disabled individuals in terms of some variables. Method: A total of 168 physically disabled individuals were included in the present study. Data collection tools were “Difficulties Sports Participation Scale for Persons with Disabilities” and an information form for the participants. Data were collected online. Data analysis was done with IBM SPSS program. Result: It was found that the awareness sub-dimension of the scale showed statistically significant difference in terms of marital status (p=0.035). It was determined that the overall scale and the environmental strain sub-dimension of the scale showed statistically significant difference in terms of disability rate category (p=0.046 and p=0.035 respectively). Conclusion: It has been understood that there are differences for difficulties to participation in sports according to marital status and disability rate in disabled individuals. It is thought that the findings of the present study can contribute to organization of suitable sports activities for disabled people and increase of sports participation in people with disabilities.