Thesis Type: Postgraduate
Institution Of The Thesis: Ataturk University, Kış Sporları Enstitüsü, Beden Eğitimi ve Spor , Turkey
Approval Date: 2023
Thesis Language: Turkish
Student: ÖZKAN KARADAVUT
Supervisor: Fatih Kıyıcı
Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
Abstract:
It is aimed to reveal the awareness levels of the sports sciences faculty students regarding the use of cosmetic products. Method: In this study, phenomenological research design, which is one of the descriptive methods, was used. The study group of the research consists of students studying at Atatürk University Faculty of Sport Sciences in the 2022-2023 academic year. 41 students were included in the scope of the research with the method of voluntary sample selection. Semi-structured interview form was used as a data collection tool. In the analysis of the data, content analysis was made from qualitative methods. Findings: The prominent ones among the students' purposes of using cosmetic products; care, cleaning, looking good, good smelling, feeling good and protection from disease. 29.3% of the participants use it every day, 36% use it for skin care, 32% use it for hair care, 41.5% get information from the internet and social media, 36.6% get information from a store or seller. It has been determined that 26.8% of them pay attention to the features of the product, 24.4% pay attention to the brand, 29.3% are affected by phenomena and brands in their purchases, and that they generally agree that cosmetic products are beneficial. Result: There are differences in the use and knowledge of cosmetic products by the students of the faculty of sports sciences. It may be beneficial to include cosmetic product knowledge, which is an important element in professional acceptance and improvement of individual health, in the education period in order to use it scientifically and in accordance with its technique.