DETERMINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ALEXITIMIC PERSONALITY FEATURES AND NARSISTIC PERSONALITY FEATURES OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS SCHOOL STUDENTS (Mardin Province Example)

Abstract

The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between alexithymic personality traits and
narcissistic personality traits of students studying at Mardin Artuklu University School of Physical
Education and Sports. In the study, Toronto Alexithymia Short Version (TAS-20) and narcissistic personality inventory
were used as data collection tools. The relational model, which is included in the quantitative
research method, was used in the research. The sample of the study consists of 154 students
studying at Mardin Artuklu University School of Physical Education and Sports. SPSS 20 program
was used in the analysis of the data obtained. In the analysis of the obtained data, firstly
homogeneity and normality distribution were examined. For this, Kolmogorov-Smirnov (K-S) and
Shapiro Wilks tests were used. After this review, it was decided to use the parametric test method in
the analysis of the data. Descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation analysis were used in the
analysis of the data. At the end of the correlation analysis, a statistically significant positive
correlation was found between the students' narcissistic personality levels and total alexithymia
level.