A content analysis of scientific studies on recreation on disabled individuals in Turkey (2001-2020)

This study was carried out in order to analyze the scientific studies on disabled groups in the field of recreation in Turkey and to determine in which areas there are deficiencies as a result of the analysis. Source scanning method was used in the research. A total of 83 academic studies (15 doctoral dissertations, 48 master's theses and 20 articles) conducted in 25 provinces in Turkey were examined. 41 of the examined studies are quantitative, 37 qualitative and 5 mixed design studies. In the examination, it was determined that there was no study before 2003 and that most of the studies (77,14%) were carried out in 2010 and later years. The sample size of the studies examined was predominantly 40 and below (66.25%) participants. When the distribution according to the number of authors is examined, it has been determined that there is predominantly (83.14%) one author. As a result of the studies examined, it is seen that the recreational and sportive activities made for disabled individuals in general contribute positively to reducing the health problems of the disabled individuals, making them feel fit and increasing their quality of life as the most important phenomenon. As a result of the research; Most of the studies are in recent years, mostly single-authored studies and master's thesis, quantitative and qualitative methods are balanced in number, mixed method is used very little, most of the studies are done in the Department of Physical Education and Sports, and people with mental disabilities are mentally handicapped. Was found on.