Abstract
The aim of the study is to examine the problem solving skills of people who are doing sporty recreation activities in Karaman Province. A total of 143 people participated in this study (51 females and 92 males) Their age mean was 1.2168±0.41350. Problem Solving Inventory, developed by Heppner and Peterson, was used to measure the problem solving skill level of an individual. The Turkish version of the problem Solving Inventory was realized by Åžahin et al. For processing data, conventional statistical measures and methods were employed: Analysis of variance (ANOVA) test, tukey test, t-test, mean frequency distribution and standard deviation. SPSS was used for analyzing of data. Results showed that the people who participated in the study had problem solving skill total score of 101.9930 mean. When values which could be taken from the total score of the inventory (32 min - max 192) were considered, it could be said that the teachers had moderate problem-solving skills. Statistically meaningful difference was found for the gender variable in considering and planned approaches; for age variable in avoidant approach; for marital status variable in impetuous and evaluator approached and for place where people live variable in impetuous approach (p<.05). Key words: Problem solving, recreation, sports.
Highlights
Leisure is complex concept with different meanings depending on the context and the person
Results showed that the people who participated in the study had problem solving skill total score of 101.9930 mean
Ancient Greece has given us a spiritual interpretation of leisure, ancient Rome is recognized as the origin of mass recreation and the Middle ages has added that touch of guilt we sometimes feel when we choose our favorite pastime over work (Russell, 1996)
Summary
Leisure is complex concept with different meanings depending on the context and the person. From beginning of human history, leisure has been a part of every day life. Leisure has gained its significance for both the individual and society. An understanding of the concepts of play, leisure and work is a basic requirement for any leisure scholar or proffesional, but it can enhance individual leisure experience (Bull et al, 2003). Modern technology eliminated every need for a man to be physically active and the consequences are reflected in reducing physical and physiological factor of potential. Today’s man, more than ever, needs daily body activity that he carries out during leisure (Sindik et al, 2009)
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