Decreasing Depression By Improving The Level Of Self-Esteem In A Tennis Training Program For Female University Students
- Author:
Korkmaz Yiğiter
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Tennis Exercise, Depression and Self-esteem
- From:ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry
2017;18(1):61-70
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
In general, sports activities can improve the psychological, physical
and cognitive conditions of people. Therefore, the aim of this study is to decrease
depression by improving the level of self-esteem of female university students in
a regular tennis training program. Methods: A total of 60 students participated
in the study and were randomly assigned to an experimental and control group.
Beck Depression Inventory and Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale were used to
determine the participants’ scores of depression and self-esteem respectively. A
two-way repeated measure analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to compare
the two groups. Results: Participants in the intervention group took part in the
tennis training program improved in self-esteem and reported significantly less
depression compared with the control group. Post-test results confirmed the
effectiveness of a tennis training program in decreasing depression and
improving self-esteem levels of the university students. Conclusions: This study
highlights the effectiveness of a relatively safe and inexpensive tennis program to
improve mental health. ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 18 (1): January –
June 2017: XX XX.
- Full text:P020170620391444819739.pdf
