Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIFE SCIENCE AND PHARMA RESEARCH, ss.41-45, 2021 (ESCI)
Lifeguards are individuals who have received special training to prevent accidents in the aquatic environment and to respond to life-threatening emergencies. Although drowning is preventable in the world, it is one of the leading causes of accidental deaths. According to the global report of drowning prepared by the World Health Organization, 372 thousand people die by drowning in the world every year. More than 90% of these deaths occur in low and middle-income countries. Among these provinces, Antalya and Mugla are the scene of more accidents as tourism centers where coastal tourism is developed. There is a need for lifeguards with proper physical preparation and controlled to increase safety on this shoreline. The qualitative research method was used in the research. The study is designed as a phenomenology study. The study group of the research consists of 8 lifeguards studying at the Faculty of Sport Sciences of Inonu University and working on the coastlines. Since the meta-thematic analysis is carried out directly based on participant opinions, it can be stated that it is based on solid foundations in terms of validity and reliability. The texts conveyed by the interviews during the data resolution phase were subjected to thematic analysis by the researcher. As a result of the analysis of qualitative data, 4 main themes were formed. According to the frequency of expression of these themes; Experience, role model influence, career planning and work environment. As a result of these themes, it can be said that the lifeguard profession has an important place in the career orientation of the participants.