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Impact of the Pandemic on Adults' Social Relationships and Health
51-62Views:369During the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath, numerous researchers have investigated the societal impacts of the pandemic, the resulting changes of which continue to be integral parts of people's lives. Generally, it can be stated that individuals' health behaviors have significantly transformed due to the restrictions. In our study, we examined Hungarian adults (n=336), focusing on assessing their experiences related to harmful addictions, mental health, and maintaining social relationships. The respondents reported that over half of them communicated and/or met with acquaintances and friends less during the pandemic. 72% of the respondents reported smoking the same amount, while 36% consumed the same amount of alcohol as before the pandemic. Regarding harmful addictions (alcohol consumption and smoking), a proportional relationship was found between the frequencies of the two variables. Those who smoked more than before the pandemic also consumed alcohol more frequently, and this trend was also observed in the decrease in frequencies. Respondents who did not experience changes in their smoking habits also held similar views on alcohol consumption. Women respondents exhibited greater emotional fluctuation than male respondents when asked about the frequency of experiencing depression and feelings of hopelessness. Overall, the majority of participants (54.8%) experienced worsened mental health due to the pandemic, and it was found that the adverse effects of the pandemic period were more pronounced on women's (60.3%) mental health compared to men’s (46.2%).
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ADOLESCENTS’ HEALTH BEHAVIOUR ACCORDING TO SPORT AND FAMILY STRUCTURE
27-37Views:337Health awareness plays an important role in our life. It’s important to live an appropriate lifestyle because an adequate way of life helps to conserve the optimal health status and to prevent chronic diseases (Conner, 2005). The role of the family and parents is still significant. Children turn toward their peers but the family stands in the background as a supporting basis (Kovács & Pikó, 2009). However this function cannot be fulfilled with the crisis and disintegration of family structure which can mean a serious stressor, so it can increase the appearance and in serious cases the long-lasting subsistence of harmful health behavior (Bramlett & Blumber, 2007). The aim of the study is to measure the appearance of smoking, getting drunk, and substance use depending on the sport and family structure in three counties on the basis of FASCES 2015. According to the results only pursuing sport does not influence the testing rate but it can be seen as a protective factor. Family structure considered on its own is not a significant influencing factor but the mediating role of social factors are well perceptible in case of smoking, getting drunk, and using weed.
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A Study Examining the Health Behavior and Sports History of Students Participating in Sports Science Training at the University of Nyíregyháza
29-36Views:276The aim of the study is to explore the health behavior, sports history, and relationship to sports and future professional values of sports science students at the University of Nyíregyháza, with particular emphasis on gender differences and the role of sports history in the development of career motivations and value orientations. During the study, we analyzed 118 self-completed questionnaires in SPSS format, processing the data in an R environment using basic statistical indicators, chi-square tests, and independent sample t-tests. Our results show that students lead health-conscious and active lifestyles, and risky health behaviors (e.g., smoking, excessive alcohol consumption) are rare. Gender differences are minimal, with the only significant difference being in sports activity, which was higher among men. Sports background did not directly influence career choice motivations or future sports goals, but it had a significant impact on value orientation: competitive sports experience resulted in stronger perseverance and discipline orientation, which is key in sports education, coaching, and recreation careers. The research shows that sports background represents not only physical but also psychological, motivational, and value capital, contributing to the development of sports training and the shaping of future generations' attitudes toward sports.
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The Examination of Health-conscious Behaviour among Secondary School Students
45-54Views:61The development and everyday practice of health-conscious behaviour have become increasingly important in contemporary society. In the process of shaping a healthy lifestyle, the enhancement of awareness plays a key role; therefore, it is essential that education promoting regular physical activity and a health-conscious way of life begins at an early age. The aim of the present study was to explore the extent to which health consciousness and the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle are present in the lives of secondary school students in a small town, as well as to examine whether behaviours harmful to health occur in their everyday lives, with particular emphasis on the increasingly popular tobacco products. Furthermore, the study sought to investigate the influence of socialisation contexts, specifically the relationship between family background and willingness to engage in sports, and the impact of online social media applications on regular physical activity. The primary research was conducted using an online questionnaire survey to students in grades 9–11 (n = 69) at Derecske I. Rákóczi György Secondary Grammar School, Technical School, and Dormitory. The survey assessed students’ attitudes toward a healthy lifestyle. The findings indicate that students at the investigated secondary school are familiar with the key components of a healthy lifestyle and strive to incorporate them into their everyday lives. The family, as the primary socializing environment, appears to have a significant influence on their health consciousness. Health-risk behaviors such as smoking, alcohol consumption, and illicit drug use were not characteristic of the respondents. In contrast, the consumption of unhealthy foods, including fast food and sugar-sweetened beverages, was reported to be common among the participants. The impact of the internet and media on sporting habits was found to be substantial, with these factors exerting a predominantly negative influence on adolescents’ willingness to engage in regular physical activity.