Effect of Pilates exercise on cognitive distortion, stress coping and psychological endurance of women victim of violence

Oner Suata C., KARAGÜN E.

JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS, vol.62, no.2, pp.280-287, 2022 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 62 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2022
  • Doi Number: 10.23736/s0022-4707.21.12080-8
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Page Numbers: pp.280-287
  • Keywords: Psychology, Stress disorders, traumatic, Exercise movement techniques, Women, BATTERED WOMEN, RESILIENCE
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The lack of studies proving the effect of Pilates exercises on mood of female victims of violence staying in women's shelters is the reason to conduct this study. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of 8-week Pilates exercises on stress coping styles, cognitive distortions, and psychological endurance of female victims of violence staying in women's shelters.