Ciddi serbest zaman etkinliği olarak ekstrem spor katılımı: Fenomenolojik bir bakış açısı

Game… The beginning of defining sports and distinguishing them from extreme and non-extreme sports is the concept of game. Let's assume that we accept the beginning of everything that belongs to humans on earth as game. Let's combine the concept of extreme sports under the roof of game and position it in the right places. Thus, we can find the chance to reach the essence of the concept of extreme sports. Narrowing the boundaries of this broad concept and touching on the overlooked points will change the perspective on the concept of extreme sports and extreme sports participants. In this study, the basic principles, key concepts and perspectives on the experiences of the participants regarding extreme sports will be presented. At the same time, the study is an introductory study that offers an in-depth and comprehensive perspective on serious leisure activities. In the study, the nature and function of extreme sports were tried to be explained starting from the birth of extreme sports. At the same time, a phenomenological approach was used in one part of the study to investigate the meanings of the experiences of people involved in extreme sports. In this context, the results of semi-structured interviews conducted with extreme sports participants were included in the study. The study draws on interviews with 31 extreme sports participants (25 Male, 6 Female) from around the world who volunteered for the study, revealing 5 unique themes: identity and commitment, defining boundaries, risk, feelings of accomplishment and personal insight, extraordinary experiences similar to Maslow's peak experiences. The findings provide valuable insight into the participants' experiences. At this point, this study serves as a conceptual and experiential guide for scientists working in the field of serious leisure participation, recreation, and extreme sports.