An examination of the relationship between political trust and system legitimization of sports sciences faculty students
Spor bilimleri fakültesi öğrencilerinin politik güven ve sistemi meşrulaştırma ilişkisinin incelenmesi
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https://doi.org/10.14687/jhs.v22i2.6594Keywords:
Political trust, system legitimation, democratic participation, Politik güven, sistem meşrulaştırma, demokratik katılımAbstract
This study examines the concepts of political trust and system justification, highlighting their significance for political stability and the functioning of democracy. While political trust refers to individuals’ belief in political institutions and leaders, system justification explains the tendency to perceive the existing order as fair and legitimate. The literature emphasizes that these two phenomena are mutually reinforcing: an increase in political trust strengthens perceptions of legitimacy, and legitimacy, in turn, reinforces trust. However, this cycle can be weakened by economic crises, political corruption, and the erosion of justice. Young individuals, in particular, represent a critical group in shaping the future implications of this process, given their sensitivity to democratic values and their orientation toward critical citizenship. In conclusion, the joint consideration of political trust and system justification is regarded as a fundamental necessity for preserving social peace and ensuring the sustainability of democratic values.
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Özet
Bu çalışma, politik güven ve sistem meşrulaştırma kavramlarını inceleyerek, siyasal istikrar ve demokratik işleyiş açısından önemini ortaya koymaktadır. Politik güven, bireylerin siyasal kurumlara ve liderlere duyduğu inancı ifade ederken; sistem meşrulaştırma, mevcut düzenin haklı ve adil görülmesine yönelik eğilimi açıklamaktadır. Literatürde, bu iki olgunun karşılıklı etkileşim içinde olduğu, güvenin artmasının meşruiyet algısını güçlendirdiği ve meşruiyetin de güveni pekiştirdiği vurgulanmaktadır. Ancak ekonomik krizler, siyasal yozlaşma ve adaletin zedelenmesi bu döngüyü zayıflatabilmektedir. Özellikle genç bireyler, demokratik değerlere duyarlılıkları ve eleştirel vatandaşlık anlayışlarıyla bu sürecin gelecekteki yansımalarını belirleyecek kritik bir grubu temsil etmektedir. Sonuç olarak, politik güven ve sistem meşrulaştırmanın birlikte ele alınması, toplumsal barışın korunması ve demokratik değerlerin sürdürülebilirliği açısından temel bir gereklilik olarak görülmektedir.
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