Browsing by Author "Apak, Hidir"

Filter results by typing the first few letters
Now showing 1 - 2 of 2
  • Thumbnail Image
    Article
    Citation - Scopus: 1
    The Effect of Health Literacy and Self-Efficacy Levels of Syrian Refugee University Students on Quality of Life
    (Springer Heidelberg, 2024) Apak, Hidir; Yigitalp, Gulhan; Tatlicioglu, Oktay
    AimAccording to studies, self-efficacy and health literacy impact Syrian refugees' quality of life. However, it is unclear how these factors influence quality of life for Syrian university students. This study aims to determine health literacy, self-efficacy, and quality of life for Syrian refugee students and investigate how health literacy and self-efficacy affect quality of life. MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted with 330 Syrian undergraduate students studying at Mardin Artuklu University in Turkey between February and May 2022. The Socio-demographic Information Form, Health Literacy Scale (HU-SOY), and World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF) Scale were used in this study as data collection instruments and all scales were administered in Arabic. The data were analyzed with t-tests, ANOVA tests, correlation, and multiple linear regression. ResultsA significant positive correlation was found between health literacy, self-efficacy, and quality of life (p < 0.05). Self-efficacy (beta = .335, t 324 = 6.65, p < .001) and perception of general health status (beta = .255, t 324 = 5.075, p < .001) predicted quality of life. ConclusionsIt is concluded that Syrian university students' quality of life might be improved by increasing their health literacy, self-efficacy, and perception of health.
  • Thumbnail Image
    Article
    The Roles of Body Image, Drive for Muscularity, and Spiritual Well-Being in the Relationship Between Disordered Eating and Exercise Addiction Among Sports Science Students: A Moderated Model
    (BMC, 2025) Sahin, Muhammed; Ayhanci, Nisa Nur; Erdem, Metin; Apak, Hidir; Parlak Ozer, Zeynep; Ilkim, Mehmet
    BackgroundThis study aims to evaluate the roles of drive for muscularity, body image perception, and spiritual well-being in the relationship between exercise addiction and disordered eating.MethodsThe research was designed as a cross-sectional study and included 408 students enrolled in the Faculty of Sport Sciences at various public universities in T & uuml;rkiye. Data were collected using a socio-demographic information form, the Eating Behavior Disorder Scale, the Drive for Muscularity Scale, the Exercise Addiction Scale, the Spiritual Well-Being Scale, and the Body Image Scale.ResultsThe findings revealed that exercise addiction is linked to disordered eating through the mediating role of the drive for muscularity. This indirect relationship changes depending on levels of body image and spiritual well-being. Specifically, the effect of the drive for muscularity on disordered eating was strongest among individuals with low body image and low spiritual well-being. In contrast, when body image was at low or moderate levels and spiritual well-being was high, this effect was no longer significant.ConclusionsThe findings indicate that negative body image and spiritual well-being are key correlates of disordered eating and exercise habits. In addition, these findings emphasize the importance of maintaining psychological and physical balance, particularly in sports science students who are under high pressure in terms of athletic performance.