Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
7th International Academic Sports Studies Congress, Trabzon, Türkiye, 7 - 09 Ekim 2023, ss.434-435, (Özet Bildiri)
Introduction and Purpose: The aim of this study is to examine the determinants of preference for the
faculty of sports sciences when individuals who have been educated or graduated for a while by enrolling
in a formal education institution decide to receive university education for the second time.
Materials and Methods: Within the scope of the research, phenomenology design was preferred from
qualitative research approaches. While determining the sample group, the criterion sampling method,
which is one of the purposeful sampling methods, was used. The research sample consisted of individuals
who received their second university education at the Faculty of Sports Sciences (Istanbul UniversityCerrahpasa, Marmara University, Sağlık Bilimleri University) within the state universities in the province
of Istanbul. In the research, "personal information form" and "semi-structured interview form" developed
by the researchers were used as data collection tools. Content analysis was preferred in order to analyze the
data obtained in the research.
Findings: The participants were mostly not conscious when making their first choices and their families
made a choice in this process; It was observed that they experienced separation as a result of believing that
they made the wrong choice, not belonging and dissatisfaction.
Results: Personal reasons and career goals were determinant in the preferences of the participants for the
faculty of sports sciences. They evaluated these choices as making a more voluntary choice and making the
right decision.
Keywords: Second University, Sports Sciences, Preference Determinants