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SOCIAL ADAPTATION AND SOCIALIZATION THROUGH SPORTS

structure: socialization for sports and socialization through sports. Socialization towards sports, parents,
siblings, friends, school facilities and teachers, as well as mediators such as the social environment and the
media are seen as important socialization mediators in the orientation of individuals to sports.
Socialization through sports, on the other hand, refers to the creation of results such as creating character
in the individual, teaching discipline, preparing for life struggle, helping to be a good citizen and moral
development, and developing desired personality traits through participation in sports. The process of
socialization through sports refers to the benefits obtained as a result of participation in sports. As it is
seen, it is not possible to talk about a socialization process for a sport when individuals cannot participate
in sports.
As a result, the role of participation in recreational sports is very important for individuals to adapt to the
society they live in, socialize, increase their quality of life, protect and develop their health. For this reason,
all individuals in the society should be encouraged to participate in sports and necessary arrangements
should be made.

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