The Examination of Teacher Candidates' Selfishness Levels Regarding Sportive Activity and Different Variables

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This study examines teacher candidates' selfishness levels regarding sportive activity and related variables using 295 participants (109 female, 186 male) educated at Erzurum Ataturk University, Kazim Karabekir Faculty of Education during 2018-2019. The Selfishness Questionnaire (egocentric, adaptive, pathological forms), adapted to Turkish, was assessed for reliability and validity. Frequency analysis described demographics; t tests and ANOVA explored relationships between independent variables and selfishness. Results show lower pathological selfishness among female students and selfishness increasing with age and time spent on sportive activity.

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Asian Journal of Education and Training Vol. 6, No. 1, 110-116, 2020 ISSN(E): 2519-5387 DOI: 10.20448/journal.522.2020 .61.110.116 © 2020 by the authors; licensee Asian Online Journal Publishing Group The Examination of Teacher Candidates' Selfishness Levels Regarding Sportive Activity and Different Variables Erdogan Tozoglu1 Murat Ozan2 􀀣 1Assoc. Dr., Ataturk University, Department of Physical Education and Sports, Turkey. 2Research Assistant Ataturk University, Department of Physical Education and Sports, Turkey. (􀀣 Corresponding Author) Abstract The aim of this study is to the examination of teacher candidates' selfishness levels regarding sportive activity and different variables the study was conducted on 295 teacher candidates, 109 female and 186 male, who were educated in Erzurum Ataturk University, Kazim Karabekir faculty of education, in 2018-2019 academic year and voluntarily participated in the research. In the study, “The Selfishness Questionnaire: Egocentric, Adaptive, and Pathological Forms of Selfishness " was used which was developed by Adrian and Uh (2018) adapted to Turkish and analyzed for reliability and validity by Yılmaz (2018) . Frequency analysis was used to determine demographic characteristics, and T test was used to examine the relationship between two independent variables and selfishness, analysis of variance was used to examine the relationship between more than two variables and selfishness. When the findings of the study were evaluated, it was seen that the pathological selfishness levels of female students were lower than male students. As a result of the findings, it is noticeable that the level of selfishness increases in parallel as the age level increases. The remarkable result here is, the level of selfishness increases in parallel as the time to do sportive activity increases. It is thought that, for students, sporting activity in their daily lives makes possible to increase their interaction with other students and therefore to focus on team or group goals rather than personal goals. Keywords: Physical education, Teacher candidates, Spotive activity, Selfishness. Acknowledgement: Both authors contributed to the conception and design of the study. Funding: This study received no specific financial support. Competing Interests: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interests. Transparency: The authors confirm that the manuscript is an honest, accurate, and transparent account of the study was reported; that no vital features of the study have been omitted; and that any discrepancies from the study as planned have been explained. Ethical: This study follows all ethical practices during writing. Contents 1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................... 111 2. Method ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 111 3. Findings ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 112 4. Conclusion ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 115 References ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 115 Contribution of this paper to the literature This study contributes to the existing literature by examining of teacher candidates' selfishness levels regarding sportive activity and different variables. 1. Introduction The totali

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What is the main aim of the study?

To examine teacher candidates' selfishness levels related to sportive activity and different variables.

How many teacher candidates participated, and how were they distributed by gender?

295 teacher candidates participated, including 109 females and 186 males.

Which statistical methods were used to analyze the data?

Frequency analysis was used for demographics; t tests examined relationships between two independent variables and selfishness, and ANOVA examined relationships involving more than two variables.

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