Abstract:

The aim of the study is to examine whether there is a difference in the visual and auditory reaction times of individuals between the ages of 7-15. A total of 162 students voluntarily participated in this study, including 82 female and 80 male students who were educated at different levels in Gaziantep and Kahramanmaraş provinces and who were not trained in any sports. The participants were familiarized with the visual and auditory reaction test, and 10 consecutive measurements were taken after they felt ready. The arithmetic averages of the last five of these measurements were taken and recorded in milliseconds. Measurements were made using special software programs (www.humanbenchmark.com, www.cognitivefun.net). As a result of the data obtained, significant difference was not found between the groups of female and male students of the same age (p>0.05). However, significant difference was found in reaction times as age progressed in males and females (p<0.05). In this study, in which we compared the visual and auditory reaction times of female and male students, it would be possible to say that age directly affects the reaction time in both female and male groups. As a result, although there is no difference in reaction times when female and male subjects are in the same age group, it can be said that there is a significant decrease in reaction times as a result of development and maturation in muscles and perception with increasing age.

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