Perceived Value of National Wrestlers

Abstract

The aim of this research is the goals of the value detectors that we present to the sportsmen of the national wrestlers. In the research, interview method was used in qualitative research companies. The research group consisted of 7 national wrestlers (1 female, 6 male) from Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Cukurova University and Mersin University in 2015-2016 Education Year. The data were reached through the Personal Information Form (4 questions) and the Semi-Structured Interview Form (5 questions). Content analysis method was used for evaluation of the data. As a result of the research, it has been determined that the most frequently stated values of national wrestlers' opinions about the values they have gained from sports are self-confidence, respect, obeying rules, cooperation, tolerance, responsibility, ambition, discipline and etc. It is thought that sports gain the human values that are accepted in society and tried to teach to individuals from a very early age.