DETERMINATION OF PARENTS VIEWS ON THE ROLE OF BASKETBALL AND THE PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN
Authors: ULUÖZ Togay 
Published: September 2022

A family’s interest and level of knowledge in sports, play an essential role in the
popularity of sports, developing a social dimension of sports and for future generations to be
healthy (Yetim, 2005). Nowadays, sportive activities and organizations have increasingly
become important due to these reasons.
Personality refers to the consistent characteristic patterns that make a person unique
and embraces continuous intellectual, emotional, social, and physical aspects of an individual.
In this sense, personality is the key element that determines relatively persistent tendencies of
behavior, relationship patterns, and reactions of an individual. Another description of
personality emphasized that personality is the collection of systems within an individual that
determines his or her specific thoughts and behaviors (Taymur, 2012).
Freud believed that the unconscious mind and biology of an individual are important
for development of the personality traits; however, Erikson’s view showed that cultural and
social factors are more important in the development of the personality traits. Erik Erikson
was influenced by Sigmund Freud; however, Erikson’s theory differs from Freud’s views on
personality development in psychoanalytic theory and his approach toward individuals.
Development experiences of a child’s motor skills, play a role in shaping his or her
self-representation, as well as his or her personality. Negative early-life experiences inhibit
personality development and may damage their self-esteem. If a child avoids some
movements due to low self-esteem, this will hinder motor development and increase low self-
esteem and anxiety. Motor development is an inseparable component for personality
development and psychological development (İkizler, 2000).
Children are always on the move while they are growing up. Each body part moves in
a different direction and changes constantly. There are many studies which emphasize the
importance of physical activity for children, in order to become healthy individuals during
growth, education, and throughout their lifetime; and to have an active life. Sportive activities
have a positive impact and play an important role in the academic achievement of children
(Çağlar &amp; Uluöz, 2016). Enabling education and resting at the same time, effective leisure
time management is of great importance in terms of ensuring the socialization and personality
development of children.

Nowadays, sports are an significant area of interest in all societies. Sports is an
essential area of interest, especially for young adults who are usually active and have infinite
energy (Atlı, 2008). Children should be taught at an early age, that being active in sports is an
essential element for building a healthy life that has a balance between sports and other
interests (Leblanc and Dickson, 2005).
The aim of this study was, to determine the views of the parents, who encourage their
children to play sports or who encourage their children who have an interest in sports to
acknowledge the role of sports in their personal development. These views were evaluated
according to demographical characteristics of the parents. In this context, the determination of
families’ attitudes, regarding their children to participate in sportive activities is an important
point.