A PHENOMENOLOGICAL RESEARCH TO UNDERSTAND THE REALITY OF HEALTHY LIVING

Authors : Rukiye Çakmak, Ramazan Erdem

Pages : 50-68

Doi:10.33689/spormetre.1508117

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Publication Date : 2025-03-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :In this study, the concept of healthy life is tried to be revealed by making use of the experiences of individuals who tend to healthy living behaviors. In this study, in which the concept of healthy life was examined in depth, phenomenological design from qualitative research methods and criterion sampling method from purposeful sampling methods were used to determine research participants. The research group consists of 19 people who eat regularly, pay attention to their nutrition, do regular sports for at least one hour a day and reside in Yozgat. The MAXQDA program was used in the analysis of the data. In the research, (1) the concept of healthy life, (2) the distinctive features of individuals who pay attention to healthy life, (3) healthy life behavior, (4) the reason for choosing a healthy life, (5) the results of healthy living behavior, (6) situations that occur when not paying attention to a healthy life have emerged. Considering the remarkable points as a result of the research; Social well-being, which is included in the definition of the World Health Organization within the concept of healthy life, is neglected. In addition, it is one of the important results of the research that the media has a great role in healthy living behavior.
Keywords : Sağlık, Hastalık, Sağlıklı Yaşam, Sağlıklı Yaşam Davranışı